With STM32F401 Microcontroller for Leo Rover Platform
Facilitates seamless Raspberry Pi integration
Handles operating temperatures from -20°C to +50°C
Provides versatile GPIO and UART interfaces
Suits diverse robotics projects and prototypes
The Leo Rover LeoCore - Robot part serves as the central control unit for the Leo Rover platform, facilitating power distribution, motor control, and communication with an onboard Raspberry Pi computer. This board is equipped with an STM32F401 microcontroller, which ensures robust protection and precise motor control, making it an ideal choice for robotics research, educational purposes, and prototyping endeavors.
The board is designed to work seamlessly with a Raspberry Pi, providing both power and UART serial communication. It manages system readiness indicators, such as the battery LED, to ensure efficient operation. The LeoCore board is engineered to handle a wide range of operating temperatures, from -20°C to +50°C. It supports a power input range of 8 to 30 VDC, with built-in reverse polarity and overvoltage protection.
Motor control is facilitated through four PWM H-bridge motor outputs, each capable of handling peak currents of ±2.8 A. The board includes overcurrent and short-circuit protection to safeguard the motors and the system. Additionally, it provides encoder inputs for each motor, allowing for precise control and feedback.
The LeoCore board also features a UART communication interface, a debug port for firmware flashing, and a general-purpose I/O connector. It includes a controllable fan power output to maintain optimal operating conditions. The board's design ensures that it can support a variety of applications, making it a versatile component for any robotics project.
1x Leo Rover LeoCore - Robot part
Custom LeoCore board with STM32F401 microcontroller
Compatible with Raspberry Pi for power and UART serial communication
Provides power and serial communication between LeoCore and Raspberry Pi
Manages system readiness indicator with battery LED
Total current draw from all 5V outputs (J2–J5, J7, JP4, JP3) must not exceed 5A
Operating temperature range: -20°C to +50°C
Power input via DC 2.1/5 mm barrel jack with reverse polarity and overvoltage protection, 10A fast-blow fuse, input voltage: 8–30 VDC
Motor outputs: 4× PWM H-bridge motor outputs (A, B, C, D), peak current: ±2.8 A, overcurrent and short-circuit protection, 5V encoder supply (max. 1A total @ 5V for all motors), 2× encoder inputs per motor, active low
Controlled LED output for battery/system status, output: 5V / 10 mA
UART communication interface with logic level: 3.3V
Debug port: 5-pin interface for firmware flashing via ST-Link/V2 (optional)
