Chip Glossary - VCSFA-MARS/ThinSat-Program GitHub Wiki
| xChip | Description | XinaBox Links | Technical Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW01: WiFi and control processor | Wiki - GitHub | ESP8266 | |
| OD01: OLED display | Wiki - GitHub | SSD1780 | |
| SW01: Weather sensor | Wiki - GitHub | BME280 Environmental Sensor | |
| SL01: Light sensor | Wiki - GitHub | Lux Sensor - UV Sensor | |
| IP01: USB Interface | Wiki - GitHub | [None] | |
| OC01: Burn Wire | Wiki - GitHub | PCA9536 | |
| SI01: Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Magnetometer. aka 9 degrees of freedom | Wiki - GitHub | LMS9DS1 | |
| SN01: GPS | Wiki - GitHub | L80 | |
| CR03: Radio | Wiki - GitHub | RFM95 | |
| PB04: Battery | Wiki - GitHub | INA199 |
Datasheets
When working with electronics, the datasheet of the device becomes one of our most useful tools. A datasheet is a document that provides technical specifications and other key details for a product. In the case of our SL01 xChip, a datasheet may tell us the range of measurements, power requirements, or how it communicates with other devices. You don't need to know everything on a datasheet to use the component, but they can be helpful if you run into problems.
Programmable Chips
Both the WiFi ☒CHIP (CW01) and the LoRa radio ☒CHIP (CR03) are programmable.
- The CW01 is based on the ESP8266. The chip will be used and programmed with extensively in these tutorials.
- The CR03 is based on the ATmega328P, similar to Arduino Uno, program it by choosing “Arduino Pro or Pro Mini” -> "ATmega328 (5V, 16 MHz)”.
XinaBox Links
Xinabox has created an assortment of resources for their hardware. They are not created or maintained by Virginia Space.