sx1505 – 8bit gpio code

In one of my projects I am using an sx1505 8-bit i/o expander to scan a key matrix.
It has some neat features: two independent i/o voltages, pull-up/down, configurable interrupts, and PLD functions.

Of course after ordering parts I realize there is a better chip with built-in matrix scanning, debounce, and LED PWM… the sx1508:

It’s not completely superior as you lose PLD functionality, and the cost is a few cents more.
I was going to just order it and swap it out, but for some reason they aren’t pin compatible (see SLC pin4 > pin3 below). Should be an easy mod, but still seems like an odd design choice.

 

Anyway, the main reason for this post was to upload the code I used: sx1505.zip
I’ve only tested basic I/O, not interrupt or PLD yet. i2c driver is from atmel AVR1308.

itead openPCBs

I received my itead PCB order today (sent jul 12, shipped jul 17). Since I decided to share all three designs (open PCB), I received some interesting boards in return.

Uzebox (uzebox.org):

AVR based game console.

Op-amp testing board (pants-man.com.au):

Schematic, board, and parts info can be found on his page.

Bluetooth/SD breakout board (no link):

- HC-05/06 bluetooth module
- RFM22B transceiver
- MicroSD card socket

Liquidcrystal LCD bluetooth module (no link):

Keyswitch board (no link):

It looks like multiple boards can be joined together to form a larger key area. Would be cool to see what this was used for (midi?).
Uses cherry MX style switch footprints, I had some spares as you can see (MX1A-11NN).

Mini interconnect boards (projectstratos.nl):

Mosfet load board

Three mosfets in parallel provide an adjustable load. Current is sensed with low side resistor. Reference is provided externally (DAC or pot).
Input voltage and current are fed into a PGA which is sent off board.
There is also an 8-bit i2c i/o expander and 18-bit i2c ADC available.

3D render:

Schematic:

PDF: mosfet_load.pdf

 

Main components:

• TO-247 mosfet (IRFP450)
• TO-220 current sense resistor (35W 0.01Ω)
• 2ch programmable gain amplifier (MCP6S22)
• i2c 18-bit ADC (MCP3422)
• i2c i/o expander (SX1505)

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Atxmega base

Connects to 128×64 LCD (sure electronics). Buffered DAC outputs. Some low side mosfets for fan/relay/LCD backlight control.

PCB render:

Schematic:

PDF:  xmega_base.pdf
BOM:  xmega_bom.xls (resistors not included, design not tested)

Main components:

• Atxmega32a4 (digikey)
• 3.3V LDO (digikey)
• 2 or 2.5V reference (LT1009)

Issues:

• There is a problem when a 5V LCD is used as xmega i/o is not 5V tolerant. Will need 3k series resistors on pins LCD_D0-7.

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iGaging DRO to serial PCB

Takes up to 3 igaging inputs (USB mini B connector), and outputs data via UART.

3D render:

Schematic:

PDF: DRO_Schematic.pdf

Main components:

• Atmega328p (digikey)
• USB mini b (ebay/digikey)
• 3.3V LDO (digikey)
• Pushbuttons
• Serial text display

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