MultiSerial Shield
From Hackstrich
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| Function: | Provide two RS232 ports with 3.3v or RS232 levels, accessible via I2C. |
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| Key Chips: | NXP SC16IS752 |
| External Ports: | 2x RS232 (3.3v or RS232 levels), 8x GPIO |
| Required Pins: | A4 (I2C SDA), A5 (I2C SCL) |
| Optional Pins: | None |
Project Status
PCB design complete, prototype PCBs ordered and received from BatchPCB. Full BOM entered at Digikey (SC16IS762 substituted instead of SC16IS752 because the latter is out of stock for another 6 weeks and the former is pin-compatible), but still need to place actual order.
Revision 1 PCB Issues
- Fixed in revision 2:
Should connect GND pins on Arduino header together - Fixed in revision 2:
+5V and GND labels on RS232 port are swapped - Fixed in revision 2:
Pins 15-28 on controller IC are mirrored! Doh! - Fixed in revision 2:
Fix needlessly close spacing on traces running between pins for no reason. - SCL33/SDA33 test points/jumper points are needlessly bigger than other pads.
Overview
The Arduino MultiSerial shield will let the Arduino access two RS232 serial ports via I2C. It will have switchable 3.3v or RS232 levels. This project exists mainly as a debugging tool for networks of BlinkieBits, as (at least during BlinkieNet design/prototyping) it would be extremely useful to be able to receive debugging information from a whole network of BlinkieBits, rather than just one at a time.
