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.
Ports
Click on the ports below to see which sensor is connected there.
In rare cases, there may still be a protective film on the XBee slots. The film can be carefully removed with tweezers in order to use the slots.
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.