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by henkjan_nl
Mon Jan 04, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Advice on hardware connection
Replies: 3
Views: 3540

Re: Advice on hardware connection

Thanks for this reply too. I'll both consider Kicad and Easyeda. The idea of designing a full board based on reference designs is indeed very tempting. I think I will choose a 'phased' approach first making a simple cross connection board and, if that works, go for the full monty. I like the idea of...
by henkjan_nl
Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: SD Card bringing the SPI bus down?
Replies: 3
Views: 3144

Re: SD Card bringing the SPI bus down?

Hi Thanks, very helpful advice, and quite silly of me. I tried today, but I think there may be something wrong with the micro SD board itself: either setting GPIO 26 high or low did not resolve the problem removing the micro SD card did not resolve the problem. Since the board itself contains no act...
by henkjan_nl
Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Advice on hardware connection
Replies: 3
Views: 3540

Advice on hardware connection

Hi, I am a mechanical engineer seeking mechanical advice :oops: . I'm developing a handheld GPS which should meet my following requirements: 1. compact 2. robust 3. easy to assemble The device contains the following components: 1. ESP32 board (MH-ET Live Mini) 2. 3.2" touch screen 3. Beitian BN-180 ...
by henkjan_nl
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: SD Card bringing the SPI bus down?
Replies: 3
Views: 3144

SD Card bringing the SPI bus down?

Hi, I'm working on a long term home project building a handheld GPS with touch screen. I have connected three devices joining the VSPI bus: - 3.2" TFT screen: Chip select GPIO 5 - Resistive touch panel: Chip select GPIO 16, also using IRQ on GPIO 13 - Micro SD card (6 pin type, 3.3V): Chip select GP...