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senseBoxMCU

The senseBox MCU is a microcontroller specially developed for the needs of the senseBox. Therefore, the microcontroller has three main features: it is fast, energy-efficient and has a large program memory.

The microcontroller can easily be "programmed" in 10 minutes, even without prior knowledge, by transferring a pre-made sketch to the microcontroller. For advanced users, the Arduino IDE can be used as usual to create new and individual projects.

senseBox MCU

Ports​

Click on the ports below to see which sensor is connected there.

Technical specifications​

Processor​

The processor is based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor from the SAM D21 family by Microchip.

Interfaces​

Sensors and actuators are addressed via the proven interfaces such as I2C, UART, and digital I/Os with a robust JST connector system (5V tolerant).

Data Transmission​

Through the two XBee compatible sockets, UART or SPI modules are offered. Optionally, data transmission can be carried out in real-time via WLAN, LAN, or LoRa. Alternatively, the data can also be stored on a micro-SD card.

Programming​

The senseBox MCU can be programmed using various programming environments. A detailed overview can be found here.