diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md index 046e446..b4e14b1 100644 --- a/CHANGELOG.md +++ b/CHANGELOG.md @@ -1,3 +1,6 @@ +TODO: + + v5 -- @@ -8,6 +11,15 @@ mainly changed parts for being ordered and assembled in larger batch: - change spring terminal - reroute accordingly +tests: +- I ordered the prototype in yellow, and while generally I don't like this color, here it suits the RJ45 port and other + black connectors. +- I feared the high screw terminal would be in the way of the cable to the spring terminals, but actually this is not an issue + +issues: + +- the ESP32-MINI-1U uses x.FL IPEX3/MHC3 antenna connector, instead of the classical u.FL MHC1 used by the ESP32-WROOM. IPEX3 pigtails are hard to find though. The ESP32-MINI-1U comes with a PCB antenna, which would avoid the issue, but it requires standard assembly, which the ESP32-MINI-1U does not. + v4 -- @@ -15,9 +27,21 @@ changes: - add WLED status LED visible when inside enclosure - change ESP32-WROOM to ESP32-MINI on front for automated assembly -- change buck voltage regulator to LMR16030, limiting to 3A output, since the board can't dissipate the heat generted by 5A buck (even in highest efficiency) +- change buck voltage regulator to LMR16030, limiting to 3A output, since the board can't dissipate the heat generated by 5A buck (even in highest efficiency) - now able to measure input voltage +tests: + +I tested the DC to DC converter. +I drew 2.9 A (the ESP used additional 0.1A) for 20 minutes. +The board was not is a case, but there was no active (e.g. fan) cooling or heat sink. +The diode (hottest part) reached 104 deg. C, but was stable at that point. +Drawing over 3.0A caused the converter to switch off. +This is a built-in over-current protection. +It was a good decision to switch to a 3A regulator instead or 5A. +Although the diode is huge, and I used the regulator in high efficiency mode, the board gets quite hot (but that's usable). +I recommend limiting the LED power usage to 2.5A in WLED since the ESP can use 0.5A during WiFi communication. + v3 -- @@ -83,6 +107,11 @@ changes: - complete re-layout, more compact - add I²S and PDM MEMS microphone (I²S is present because I did not test PDM yet) +issues: + +- RX and TX are swapped +- DMX RX is connected to DMX TX through R7+R11. I wanted to both activated the LED, but did not think of the interconnection. Just remove R7 to light on TX activity, or R11 for RX activity. + v1 --