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* Transmit/receive LEDs
 
* Transmit/receive LEDs
 
* 26-pin connector works with Model A and Model B Pis
 
* 26-pin connector works with Model A and Model B Pis
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== Options ==
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=== Extended 26-pin Connector ===
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From RPI-CONSOLE page
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[[File:RP-Console-CCA-X1-4959-Ext26-640px.jpg]]
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=== Extended 40-pin Connector ===
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From RPI-CONSOLE page
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[[File:RP-Console-CCA-X1-4955-Ext40-640px.jpg]]
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=== Low profile 26-pin Connector ===
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[[File:RPI-CONSOLE-U-MTD-PI-ORTHO-X1 6013-640PX.jpg]]
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== Driver ==
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[[RPI-CONSOLE#Driver|Windows Driver setup]]
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== Prototype Qualification Tests ==
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[[RPI-CONSOLE#Prototype_Qualification_Tests|Qualification Testing]]
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== Factory Acceptance Tests ==
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[[RPI-CONSOLE#Custom_wired_RASPI-PLUS-GVS-CFG_bare_board|Test Station design]]
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[[File:RPI-Console-Test-5459-cropped-640px.jpg]]
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=== Test Procedure ===
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* Test setup as above
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* Test setup powered down
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* Install UUT (RPI-Console card being tested)
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* Disconnect USB cable to Arduino (not used for power)
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* Install P1 jumper on UUT (power the test station from the RPI-CONSOLE)
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* Connect USB cable from Test Computer (laptop) to UUT
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* Boards should power up
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* Run putty on Test Computer (laptop)
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* Look in Device manager to make sure COM port was added
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* Select COM port in putty
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* Hit reset on Arduino Shield or attached to GVSDuino
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* Verify the message comes back
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<pre>
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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog
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0123456789
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asdfghjkl
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Hit keys to test
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</pre>
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* Type and verify that the character comes back
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* Disconnect USB to RPI-Console
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== Specs ==
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* [http://www.adafruit.com/product/1112 26-pin stacking connector]
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* [https://www.adafruit.com/products/2223 40-pin stacking connector]
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== External links ==
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* [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-5-using-a-console-cable/test-and-configure Adafruit tutorial]
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* [https://github.com/raspberrypi/noobs/tree/dev#how-to-automatically-install-an-os NOOBS without a display]
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* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_123_How%20COM%20Ports_Are%20Allocated%20on%20Driver_Installation.pdf How COM Ports Are Allocated On Driver Installation]
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== Rev X3 (vs X2) ==
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* Moved "Power Pi from USB" connector to center of card
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* Rev X2 (vs X1)
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* Moved connector slightly closer to the edge
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* Made USB connector PWB pads longer
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== Rev X1 Checkout ==
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* Micro USB mounting holes fit well
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* Connector could be slightly farther to the edge
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* USB connector PWB pads were too short - trimmed pins to fit
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* Ordered 3 more from OshPark new X2 rev
  
 
== Assembly Sheet ==
 
== Assembly Sheet ==
  
 
* [[RPI-CONSOLE-U Assembly Sheet]]
 
* [[RPI-CONSOLE-U Assembly Sheet]]

Revision as of 13:12, 24 January 2020

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RPI-CONSOLE-U-MTD-PI-ORTHO-X1 6013-640PX.jpg

Features

  • Console port lets you talk to your Raspberry Pi over USB without a keyboard/mouse/monitor or Ethernet connection.
    • 115200 baud
  • USB Micro-B connector
  • Real FTDi FT230XS
  • Jumper selectable - power the Pi from your computer's USB port.
    • Some nwere Pi cards may take too much power
  • Transmit/receive LEDs
  • 26-pin connector works with Model A and Model B Pis

Options

Extended 26-pin Connector

From RPI-CONSOLE page

RP-Console-CCA-X1-4959-Ext26-640px.jpg

Extended 40-pin Connector

From RPI-CONSOLE page

RP-Console-CCA-X1-4955-Ext40-640px.jpg

Low profile 26-pin Connector

RPI-CONSOLE-U-MTD-PI-ORTHO-X1 6013-640PX.jpg

Driver

Windows Driver setup

Prototype Qualification Tests

Qualification Testing

Factory Acceptance Tests

Test Station design

RPI-Console-Test-5459-cropped-640px.jpg

Test Procedure

  • Test setup as above
  • Test setup powered down
  • Install UUT (RPI-Console card being tested)
  • Disconnect USB cable to Arduino (not used for power)
  • Install P1 jumper on UUT (power the test station from the RPI-CONSOLE)
  • Connect USB cable from Test Computer (laptop) to UUT
  • Boards should power up
  • Run putty on Test Computer (laptop)
  • Look in Device manager to make sure COM port was added
  • Select COM port in putty
  • Hit reset on Arduino Shield or attached to GVSDuino
  • Verify the message comes back
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog
0123456789
asdfghjkl
Hit keys to test
  • Type and verify that the character comes back
  • Disconnect USB to RPI-Console

Specs

External links

Rev X3 (vs X2)

  • Moved "Power Pi from USB" connector to center of card
  • Rev X2 (vs X1)
  • Moved connector slightly closer to the edge
  • Made USB connector PWB pads longer

Rev X1 Checkout

  • Micro USB mounting holes fit well
  • Connector could be slightly farther to the edge
  • USB connector PWB pads were too short - trimmed pins to fit
  • Ordered 3 more from OshPark new X2 rev

Assembly Sheet