From a82c770dc905f3099269991fff5db8e669a2b07f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: gijsio <67470426+gijsio@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 3 May 2021 15:27:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Explain difference between exp 3.0 and 3.1 --- content/datasheets/expansionboards/expansion3.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/datasheets/expansionboards/expansion3.md b/content/datasheets/expansionboards/expansion3.md index c10b3be..dbd89d2 100644 --- a/content/datasheets/expansionboards/expansion3.md +++ b/content/datasheets/expansionboards/expansion3.md @@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ The Expansion Board features a single cell Li-Ion/Li-Po charger with a JST PHR ### Differences between v2.0 and v3.0 +On version 3.0: * The FTDI chip as been replaced with a custom programmed PIC, similar to the Pysense/Pytrack/Pyscan boards. This allows our firmware update tool to @@ -56,6 +57,11 @@ The Expansion Board features a single cell Li-Ion/Li-Po charger with a JST PHR a Pycom module, the module will enter safe boot. +### Differences between v3.0 and v3.1 +On version 3.1: +* The green USB-LED is only lit when the USB communication stack is running +* The USB-Serial converter (PIC) is powered using any power source. Previously, it would only power up when the board was powered through USB. + ## Troubleshooting * If PIC stays in bootloader mode, the [`dfu-util` update](/updatefirmware/expansionboard/) should be performed