2024-02-14 Gemini TX Documentation
Summary
This change adds more info on the Gemini TX PCB designed by the EE team, used in the Ground System’s Control link.
Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
Status | Merged |
Change Requestee | @Farris Matar |
Reviewers! | Mech: < list names > EE: @Michael Botros @Nolan Haines @Jerry Tian EFS: @Derek Tang Auto: < list names > Directors: @Anthony Luo |
Technical Details/Changelog
Listed additional info on the Gemini PCB, including:
Info on powering the PCB (nom. voltage + current consumption)
A wiring diagram showing how the PCB connects to other parts of the system during standard operation
Warning will be added to advise not to power the Gemini without antennas connected
Definitions for the RGB status LED
Link to Gemini PCB wiki page on Electrical space for info on programming the board
Content to be Added:
Wiring diagram of Gemini board during standard operation:
RGB LED Status indications (taken from ELRS wiki)
LED Indication | Status |
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Rainbow fade effect | Starting up |
Green heartbeat | Web update mode enabled |
Blue heartbeat | Bluetooth joystick enabled |
Red flashing on/off every 100ms | Radio chip not detected |
Orange flash every second | No handset connection |
Solid single colour | Connected to receiver, colour indicates packet rate |
Fading single colour | No connection to receiver, colour indicates packet rate |
Link to Electrical space page on Gemini TX PCB (for guide on programming the board): ELRS Gemini TX - Programming the Gemini TX.
Arch doc implementation Info
Going in the RF + Peripherals section, under the Command subheading.
Reason for change
Provide clarity on the Gemini is implemented with the Ground System + how to use/connect it
Priority
Medium - Not urgent, but the sooner it is added the better to make the arch. doc as complete as possible for those who need the info
Impact of Not Responding to Change
Ambiguity on how to connect to & use the Gemini, could slow down testing & make it harder when transferring projects over/assigning new testers.
What Groups, People, Sub-Teams Need to be Notified?
Only the EE leads & the EFS lead who handled programming the Gemini, just to ensure information added is accurate. They have already been pinged as reviewers for this RFC
Approvals & Reviews
< space for reviewers to leave thoughts / approvals? >
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