Satellite

Satellite Satellite

Scope

Enrich radio connectivity capabilities with Astrocast’s Satellite IoT technology support and embedded GPS

General Information
Host board insigh.io main board
Add-on Capabilities Astronode S Module for Satellite IoT Connectiviy through Astrocast’s Network
GNSS based on L76L-M33 (QUECTEL) Module flashed with I²C firmware
External components Ribbon Flex Cable (Part number: 92317-1012)
Flexible GNSS Antenna (for GPS option)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 78.31 x 63.15 x 7
Weight 12g

Astronode Compact ceramic patch antenna optimized for operation on the Astrocast network is embedded on the top side of the board

Pinout

Connectivity Expansion Port

J2
1 GND
2 3.3V
3 IO40
4 IO18
5 IO35
6 IO36
7 SDA
8 UART1_TX
9 SCL
10 UART1_RX

Pins Description

  • Power Pins (Output Only)
    • GND: Common Ground
    • 3.3V: Constant 3.3V Output from LDO used to power the Radio/GPS
  • Other Control Pins (Input/Output)
    • IO38 & IO39 : I²C Control (SCL) & Data (SDA) Line (Already Pulled-up) for controlling GPS
    • IO15 & IO16 : Serial (UART) Pins for communicating with the Astrocast Modem
    • IO35 & IO36 : GPS control & reset pins
    • IO40 & IO18 : Astrocast Modem Event & Reset Pins

Pins Description

  • Power Pins (Output Only)
    • 3.3V: Constant 3.3V Output from LDO used to power the Radio/GPS
    • GND: Common Ground
  • Other Sensor/Control Pins (Input/Output)
    • IO38 & IO39 : I²C Control (SCL) & Data (SDA) Line (Already Pulled-up) for controlling GPS
    • IO15 & IO16 : Serial (UART) Pins for communicating with the Astrocast Modem
    • IO35 & IO36 : GPS control & reset pins
    • IO40 & IO18 : Astrocast Modem Event & Reset Pins

Firmware Support (Micropython)

The ASTROCAST Satellite IoT shield can be directly used with any other ESP32 module or dev board and our Micropython firmware.

Changelog

Version Release Date Comments
1.0.0 15/10/2022 First stable version with Molex Connector