vlittle
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I thought that I should start a new thread on this topic, separate from the RV-12 thread. For those new to the topic, I have developed an Arduino-compatible controller board that is application-hardened for Avionics applications. I has two H-bridges for driving trim (or other) motors, a relay H-bridge for driving flaps, pumps or lamps, protected analog and digital inputs and provisions for expansion (Bluetooth, WiFi, displays, etc.). The serial input supports TTL, RS-232, and RS-422 levels for short, medium and long haul applications. The design operates up to 50 Volts (max), depending on configuration (14V or 28V nominal). All power and IO has extensive protection from ESD, short circuits, and power surges (load dumps).
This design works well with Dynon, Garmin and other EFIS systems that provide air data, system data and engine data on a serial link.
All of the group-buy circuit boards have arrived and I have partially assembled one to test the major functionality. Everything is working fine. I have even tested it with an FTDI USB to Serial board plugged in for downloading sketches.
The Falcon-AVR board pictured is a 14V version, the 28V upgrade will be tested later this week.
I'll start sending out boards once the 28V design has been proven.
Thanks to all of the folks that supported this design effort and helped me defer some of the cost (my cost over $1000 out of pocket plus 1000+ hours). The documentation is here.
Cheers,
This design works well with Dynon, Garmin and other EFIS systems that provide air data, system data and engine data on a serial link.
All of the group-buy circuit boards have arrived and I have partially assembled one to test the major functionality. Everything is working fine. I have even tested it with an FTDI USB to Serial board plugged in for downloading sketches.
The Falcon-AVR board pictured is a 14V version, the 28V upgrade will be tested later this week.
I'll start sending out boards once the 28V design has been proven.
Thanks to all of the folks that supported this design effort and helped me defer some of the cost (my cost over $1000 out of pocket plus 1000+ hours). The documentation is here.
Cheers,
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