Universal control boards

Pigeon One control board

  • Universal Board performing a wide range of tasks
  • Runs standalone or in conjunction with PC or Android Tablet
  • Stacks with a wide range of accessory boards, or create your own
  • 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 processor
  • On-board clock and memory for data-logging applications
  • Wide range of serial interfaces
  • Up to 32 inputs/outputs
  • 6 Analogue inputs
  • 8 I/O and 8 buffered outputs available on pluggable screw terminals for quick connection
  • Upgrade software over serial link
  • Accepts a wide DC power supply range
I/O capabilities:

GPIO1 – 10way header and pluggable screw terminals - 8 logic inputs/outputs (6 with A to D) allow connection of switches, buttons, etc;

GPIO2 – 10way header – 8 general purpose inputs/outputs arranged as an 8-way buss

GPIO2-Buffered – 10way header and pluggable screw terminals  - 8 driven outputs allow direct powering of LEDs, relays etc up to 0.5A per channel (2A total for all channels) and selectable as 5V or Board Supply Voltage (DC in) in groups of 4.

GPIO3 – 10way header - 8 additional general purpose input/outputs, also connects to Baby Pigeon modules

GPIO4 – 10way header – 8 additional general purpose input/outputs, also connects to Baby Pigeon modules for Network provision.

Serial – 10way header – contains SPI, I2C and RS232 connections, also connects to Baby Pigeon modules. (note RS232 is jumper selectable between two pins on GPIO1(losing 2x A to D), two pins on GPIO3 or not connected)

Power – 10way header – contains Vin, 5V, GND, Reset, and RS485

RS485 serial data link for linking 16+ boards off a 4-core cable up to 200m (link also provides power) or DMX512

microAB USB connector for USB Host or USB Device connection, eg connection to PC or Android device

Other features:

On board FAT file storage using microSD.

On board real time clock with supercap backup.

On board security/serial number IC, allowing secured communications to protect IP.

One module space for Baby Pigeon module.

Power supply: 9-28V DC supply at 50mA. (not including any devices on outputs). 2.1mm DC jack. On-board fuse and reverse polarity protection.
Connections:

8 I/O and 8 buffered outputs on 3.5mm plug-in terminal blocks. Terminal blocks unplug from board for ease of wiring.

Other connections on 0.1" pin headers.

Microprocessor: LPC1754 Arm Cortex M3 32-bit processor
Dimensions: 108mm x 83mm x 23.5mm excluding connectors. Board size 100mm x 75mm. Stacking height 17mm.

Audio playback module

Plugs into the Baby Pigeon position on the Pigeon One board to provide recording and playback of audio files.

Audio capabilities:

Wolfson codec provides stereo output to headphones, 1W speaker drive, or line output.

Input from line or mono/stereo microphones.

Playback of uncompressed WAV or MP3 files from SD card on Pigeon One board.

Recording of uncompressed WAV files.

Control: Standard software provides triggering of 8 audio files from switch inputs on Pigeon One board, or serial control. Custom software can be provided for any functionality.
Power supply: From Pigeon One board.
Connections: 3.5mm plug-in terminal blocks. Terminal blocks unplug from board for ease of wiring. 3.5mm jack socket for headphones.

Example applications: Voice prompts and incentives in learning applications. Interactive museum games giving audio responses to button presses and prompts. Interactive displays using music clips with DMX512 lighting. Generation of atmospheric background sounds (bird calls etc)


Ethernet Baby Pigeon module

Plugs into the Baby Pigeon position on the Pigeon One board to provide 10/100 wired ethernet capability.