SWLEDX8-I2C

Features

• 16-Bit MCP23017
  • I2C interface
• I2C Daisy-Chain (In/Out) connectors
• (3) I2C Address select jumpers for up to 8 devices per I2C bus
• SCL/SDA termination jumpers
• 2x10 pins
• 59mmx38mm
• (4) #4-40 mounting holes
• SWLEDx8-I2C can be used standalone or stacked together with the SWLEDX8 card

Build Options

• There are a number of options for using the card
  • Stacked option with SWLEDX8 card
  • Small footprint
  • Low height/profile

Stacked option with SWLEDX8 card

• SWLEDX8 card mounts above this card
• Pins can be directly mounted to both cards or male/female connector pairs can be used

Small footprint option

Low height/profile option

Rear Side Marking

Connectors

• Connectors are as follows

P1 - GPIO Pins

Connections to SWLEDX8 Card

• When paired with SWLEDX8
  • MCP23017 Port A connects to SWITCHES 0-7 on SWLEDX8
  • MCP23017 Port B connects to LEDs 0-7 on SWLEDX8

P2 - I2C Interface

• 2X5 header
• Pinout

1. GND
2. VCC
3. SDA
4. SCL
5. INTA

P3 - I2C Terminators / I2C Address Offset Jumpers

• Install left 2 jumpers to terminate I2C bus
  • Typically, the "last" card in a chain
• Install right 3 jumpers for I2C base address offset in range 0x20 (all installed) to 0x27 (all removed)

Drivers / Software Examples

Arduino

• LandBoards MCP23017

Raspberry Pi Pico

MMBASIC

• SWLEDX8-01.bas - Read 8x switches, write 8x LEDs

Mechanicals

Versions

Rev 2

• Functionally the same as Rev X1
• Change resistors from SMT (0805) to through hole (1/8W)
• Adds silkscreen Front/Rear
• Added test block to rear

Rev X1

• Words, no issues

Assembly Sheet

• SWLEDX8-I2C Rev 2 Assembly Sheet
• SWLEDX8-I2C Rev X1 Assembly Sheet