MeterBoard/CPUE

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MeterBoard/CPUE is the CPU+Ethernet module for the MeterBoard system.

Status

  • 2015-04-14: Implemented SNMP support, can do SETs to set the first 4 meters using test code :D
  • 2015-04-11: Got Ethernet sorted out finally, was a software issue w/ the newest Microchip TCP/IP stack. Can now ping/telnet to the board.
  • 2015-03: Built board, SPI tests OK, Ethernet gets link but has no packets move. Still troubleshooting.
  • 2014-12: Sent off CAM files, boards received.
  • 2014-12-08: Finished routing board, silkscreen done, checklist run. Now 24h waiting period before CAM processing.
  • 2014-12-07: More routing completed.
  • 2014-11-22: Schematic completed/checklisted, started routing board.
  • 2014-11-12: Started putting together initial design/BOM/schematic.

Specs

  • 10/100 Ethernet for control
  • Optional PoE to power the whole system
    • If not using PoE, regular barrel jack to power the system
  • 8 SPI Link ports to connect to I/O modules
    • Share one bus, each just has their own nSS
  • 2 I2C ports for future expansion
    • Each are separate busses