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Unicon board documentation 1
The next generation of ARDUINO LEONARDO compatible board
ATmega32U4 microcontroller
run with 16MHz and Arduino
Leonardo boot loader.
32KB FLASH; Arduino Leonardo
bootloader preinstalled, 2.5KB
SRAM and 1KB EEPROM
Direct USB download and
communication.
25 Programmable I/O pins
include 11 analog inputs.
Available with 3-pin of 2mm. JST
connectors and routed to
2.54mm. IDC female header
11 of 10-bit ADC channels
UART, I2C bus and SPI
Powered by 6 to 9V external
power supply. Apply to DC
adaptor jack and 2-pin terminal
block
POWER slide switch
On-board +5V regulator circuit
High-quality PCB with ROHS
Measures approx. 9 x 5.8cm.
USB LED, RESET and User button
Technical features
Download software, example
code, library and documents at
www.inexglobal.com
Unicon
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1. Software and USB driver installation for Windows7
1.1 Installation
The software that comes with the UNicon board includes Arduino 1.0 software that
containing the driver and interfacing information of Unicon board with Arduino IDE, a library
file of the Unicon board named popxt.h or unicon.h and some example codes. The installation
procedure is as follows.
(1.1) Insert the DVD that comes with the Unicon board into the DVD-ROM drive of your
computer. Find and double-click the file arduino1.0.1release_setup120531.exe (or any similar
name). The Welcome window will appear, click on the Next button to install. Next, the windows
installer will ask where to install the program, click on the Next button to continue.
(1.2) the installer will ask for a name to be created at Start Menu, click on the Next
button. The installer will show the installation summary, click on the Install button to begin
installation. Installation will take some time, be patient ti allow the installation to finish.
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(1.3) Next, the USB device drivers installer window will appear. It is the pre-driver installer
of the Unicon board. Click on the Next button to continue.
(1.4) Click on the Install this driver software anyway box. The USB driver installation will
require you to click twice to continue. Make sure you click the Install this driver software
anyway box twice.
(1.5), The driver installation process takes place. Wait until the installation is complete.
It will appear that driver installation is complete and it will show the name of the installed
drivers at Arduino LLC. Click on the Finish button to finish the installation.
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1.2 Upload testing
(1.2.1) Apply the +6V power supply to the Unicon board. Turn on power. Wait for a
few seconds and then plug in the USB-miniB cable to the Unicon board. The other end of the
USB cable plug into the USB port of your computer. This step is very important.
YOU MUST TURN ON THE POWER SUPPLY FIRST and WAIT A FEWSECONDS before connecting the USB cable. It will not work if these few
steps are not done properly.
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(1.2.2) After connecting the Unicon board to the USB port, the system will start to verify
your hardware. After this is done, check the connection by going to My Computer, click on
the right mouse button select Properties. Enter to Control panel and select Device Manager
(1.2.3) See the Ports listing, will find a list of Unicon & POP-XT (Caterina) boot mode
(COMxx) by the number of COM port could be changed on each computer. For eample is
COM26 Remember this COM port number as its required for operation with Arduino1.0.
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(1.2.4) Open the Arduino 1.0x software. The connection between the Unicon board
and computer via USB port still exist.
(1.2.5) Choose the example sketch file for upload testing. For example, choose the
Blink31 file from File > Example > POP-BOT XT > Blink31
(1.2.6) Select the hardware by Tools > Board > Unicon board (Caterina).
(1.2.7) Select the COM port from Tools > Serial port > COMxxx . This example is COM3.
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(1.2.8) Upload the sketch file by clicking on the button or select menu File >
Upload
(1.2.9) Wait until the uploading finish. The status message; Done uploading is appeared
on the staus bar at the bottom of Arduino IDE window.
(1.2.10) After uploaded; the Unicon board run immediately. The LED at pin 31 is blinked.
(1.2.11) At the Device Manager window; the new hardware will be appeared. It is
Unicon Board & POP-XT (Caterina) Run mode (COMxx) . The number of COM port will be
changed to COM4. The next uploading requires the new port. User must check the port
availibility before uploading by using the Device Manager or check by menu Tools > Serial
port of Arduino IDE
Note : The USB driver installation of the Unicon board will generate2 COM ports that have number is consequently.
If user meet the uploading problem :
(1) Check the current COM port again or
(2) Remove the USB cable and plug again. Check the current COMport before uploading from Device manager or menu Tools > Serial portof Arduino IDE.
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1.3 Troubleshooting if system cannot be find the driver ofUnicon board when change of USB port connection
After installing the USB drivers completed, user should continue to use the same USB
port. In case of any change to the USB port; there maybe a need to install new drivers which
may be different from the above explained normal steps.
If the system can not find drivers for the hardware interface. Follow the steps below.
(1.3.1) Open the Device Manager by clicking the right mouse button at the My
Computer and choose Properties. After that select the Device Manager. At the Device
Manager; found the device that has ! symbol in front. Click the right mouse button at that
device name and select to Update Driver
(1.3.2) The update driver window will appear. Choose the Browse my computer for
driver software option to locate the drivers manually.
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(1.3.3) Set the driver location to C:\Arduino\drivers\Unicon POP-XT Driver. Click on
the Next button to update the driver.
(1.3.4) System will warn about the safety of the drivers are installed. Select Install this
driver software anyway to confirm the installation.
(1.3.5) Windows will take a while to install the drivers. After which the Device Manager
window will display the device name; Unicon Board & POP-XT (Caterina) run mode (COMxx)
with the COM port number based on the registration of each computer.
The driver installtion requires many steps. Therefore, proper following of instructions is
required to reduce errors in this installation.
After the driver has been installed, the Unicon board is ready for programming.
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2. Software and USB driver installation for Windows XP
2.1 Explanation :
The software and USB driver installtion of the Unicon boardt requires
many steps. Therefore, it is important that you follow closely the instructions
is this manual to avoid and unnescessary errors in this installation.
2.2 Software and USB driver installation
(2.2.1), Insert the DVD-ROM that comes with the Unicon board into the DVD-ROM drive
of your computer. Find and double-click the file arduino1.0.1release_setup120531.exe (or any
similar name). The Welcome window will appear, click on the Next button to install. Next, the
windows installer will ask where to install the program, click on the Next button to continue.
(2.2.2) the installer will ask for a name to be created at Start Menu, click on the Next
button. The installer will show the installation summary, click on the Install button to begin
installation. Installation will take some time, be patient ti allow the installation to finish.
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(2.2.3) Next, the USB device drivers installer window will appear. It is the pre-driver
installer of the Unicon board. Click on the Next button to continue.
(2.2.4), The driver installation process takes place. Wait until the installation is complete.
It will show that driver installation is complete and it will show the name of the installed
drivers at Arduino LLC. Click on the Finish button to finish the installation.
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2.3 Upload testing and install the USB driver
Only the UNicon board USB driver installation process is different in Windows XP. The
procedures are as follows :
(2.3.1) Apply the +6V power supply to the Unicon board.
(2.3.2) Turn on power. Wait for a few seconds and then plug in the USB port of your
computer.
(2.3.3) After plugging the cable into the UNicon board; the computer detects new
hardware as a USB composite and ask for the location of the driver file to install. Click on the
Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click on the Next button to next step.
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(2.3.4) Choose the location as C:\Arduino\Drivers . Click on the Next button.
(2.3.5) The driver installation start. Wait until the installation is completed. Click on the
Finish button.
(2.3.6) Check the COM port number of Unicon board that is created by the driver
installtion at Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports > Unicon Board &
POP-XT (COM xx). An example would be COM26
The installation for the USB drivers for Windows XP is
not complete as yet. There is still another procedure that
has to be done. Please ensure you finish all procedures
follow this.
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(2.3.7) Open the Arduino 1.0x software. The connection between the Unicon board
and computer via USB port still exist.
(2.3.8) Choose the example sketch file for upload testing. For example, choose the
Blink31 file from File > Example > POP-BOT XT > Blink31
(2.3.9) Select the hardware by Tools > Board > Unicon board (Caterina).
(2.3.10) Select the COM port from Tools > Serial port > COMxxx . This example is
COM179.
(2.3.11) Upload the sketch file by clicking on the button or select menu File >
Upload
(2.3.12) Wait until the uploading finish. The status message; Done uploading is appeared
on the staus bar at the bottom of Arduino IDE window.
(2.3.13) After uploaded; the Unicon board will run immediately. The LED at pin 31 is
blinking. Now the first USB driver installation is completed.
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(2.3.14) Next, the computer detects new hardware and ask for the location of the
d river file to insta ll a g a in. It is sec ond round o f USB d river insta lla tion. Clic k on the Install from a
list or specific location (Advanced) and click on the Next button to next step.
(2.3.15) Choose the location as C:\Arduino\Drivers . Click on the Next button.
(2.3.16) The driver installation starts. Wait until the installation is completed. Click on
the Finish button.
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(2.3.17) Wait for a second. The Found New Hardware Wizard is appeared again. Click on
the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click on the Next button to next step.
(2.3.18) Choose the location as C:\Arduino\Drivers again. Click on the Next button.
(2.3.19) The driver installation starts. Wait until the installation is completed. Click on
the Finish button.
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(2.3.20) At the Device Manager window; the new hardware will be appeared. It is
Unicon Board & POP-XT (COMxx) . The number of COM port will be changed to COM180. The
next uploading requires the new port. User must check the port availibility before uploading
by using the Device Manager or check by menu Tools > Serial port of Arduino IDE.
The driver installtion requires many steps. Therefore, proper following of instructions is
required to reduce errors in this installation.
After the driver has been installed, the Unicon board is ready for programming.
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3. Software and USB driver installation for MAC OS
The installation of Arduino1.0 software for Macintosh computer is not complicated.
Since all files are contained in a ZIP file. The installation step is as follows :
(3.1) Copy the Arduino1.0.zip from DVD-ROM or downloaded from www.inexglobal.com
or www.uniconboard.com to Desktop.
(3.2) Extract this file by Open With > Archive Utility.
(3.3) The extracted file are the Arduino files. There is a software icon below.
(3.4) Open the Finder window. Drag the Arduino icon to Applications
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(3.5) Double-click to open Arduino software. Select menu Tool s > Board >Unicon
board (Caterina)
(3.6) Tunr on the Unicon board. Wait a few seconds for initialization. Plug the USB cable
to board and computer.
(3.7) Select menu Tools > Serial Port > /dev/tty.usbmodemxxxx. (xxxx is number of
usbmodem)
If user can do follows all steps, it means the software installation is completed. The
Unicon board also ready for operating with Macintosh computer and MAC OSX10.6.
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4. USB driver installation for changing the USB port
After installing the USB drivers completed; user should continue to use the same USB
port. In case of any change to the USB port; there maybe a need to re-install new drivers
which may be different from the above explained normal steps.
The driver installation starts with USB composite device driver installation. After that,
install the Unicon board driver. It is called Caterina in boot mode. This step requires the Button
31 pressing on the Unicon board.
(4.1) After connect the Unicon board to new USB port, the computer detects new
hardware and ask for the location of the driver file to install again. It is second round of USB
driver installation. Click on the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click on
the Next button to next step.
(4.2) Also choose the location as C:\Arduino\Drivers . Click on the Next button.
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(4.3) The driver installation starts. Wait until the installation is completed. Click on the
Finish button.
(4.4) With the USB cable still connected to the Unicon board and the computer, turn-
off power of the Unicon board. Then, press and hold at the Button 31 near the blue LED on
the Unicon board. Turn-on power and release the Button 31.
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(4.5) The Found New Hardware Wizard is appeared immediately. Click on the Install
from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click on the Next button to next step.
(4.6) Choose the location as C:\Arduino\Drivers . Click on the Next button.
(4.7) The driver installation starts. Wait until the installation is completed. Click on the
Finish button.
(4.8) Check the current COM port for interfacing at Control Panel > System > Hardware
> Device Manager. See the Ports listing, will find a list of Unicon & POP-XT (Caterina) (COMxx)
by the number of COM port could be changed on each computer. Remember this COM
port number as its required for operation with Arduino1.0.
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5. Unicon POP-XT Recovery Utility
After installing the USB drivers completed; user should continue work with Unicon board.
If user meet the problem about COM port lost and could not interface with Unicon board ;
there maybe a need to re-install new drivers which may be different from the above explained
normal steps. With this method includes many steps.
For saving your time and easier for fixing the COM port interface problem or error; the
Unicon POP-XT Recovery Utility is assistance tool.
(5.1) Install the software by double click the UniconPOPXT_RecoverySetup.exe file
from the UNicon’s DVD-ROM or download from www.inexglobal .com or www.
uniconboard.com.
(5.2) Install this software by clicking on the Next button and Insall button until the
installation is finished.
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(5.3) Run the Unicon POP-XT Recovery software. Choose Unicon board.
(5.4) Connect the miniB-USB cable between the Unicon board and Computer’s USB port.
(5.5) Press anad hold the Button 31 on the Unicon board. Turn on power.
(5.6) Release the Button 31. The recovery software will detect the Unicon board at
som e COM port and shows a t the USB Board listed box. For example is COM237.
(5.7) Click on the Master Clear button (red button) and wait. The recovery software
will be re-install or update the driver of Unicon board.
(5.8) After that, try to click on the Test I/O button (yellow button). The software try to
upload some test sketch to the Unicon board. If finished, user will see another COM port. It is
USB serial port for Unicon in run mode. The number of COM port is next. User have to use the
new COM port to upload the Arduino’s sketch
After using the recovery software, the Unicon board is back and ready to run !
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6. Unicon board schematic diagram
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7. GLCD-XT (optional)
It is the Color graphic LCD extension shield board for Unicon board.
Features :
1.8" TFT color graphic LCD
128x160 pixels with 262K color
4-wire SPI interface with any modern microcontroller
Includes the white LED backlight
On-board variable resistor and 1 user button on only one analog input of
microcontroller
Connect direct to female header of the Unicon board and/or POP-XT board
outputOn-board +3.3V regulator power supply circuit
PCB Size 4.5 x 5.5cm. and 2.4mm. thick
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