diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tech-specs.yml index 22ee631e03..b5f26ec2c4 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tech-specs.yml @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-5.5V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1024mAh Minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz RTC: 32.768 kHz diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tutorials/mkr-1000-battery-life/mkr-1000-battery-life.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tutorials/mkr-1000-battery-life/mkr-1000-battery-life.md index e3997c2c63..a8e0cbab01 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tutorials/mkr-1000-battery-life/mkr-1000-battery-life.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-1000-wifi/tutorials/mkr-1000-battery-life/mkr-1000-battery-life.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ This tutorial gives an overview on how to determine the duration of a rechargeab ## The Circuit -The battery is connected to the board through the on-board JST connector +The battery is connected to the board through the on-board JST PH connector ![The circuit for this tutorial](assets/ArduinoMKR1000Battery_bb.png) diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tech-specs.yml index 6b336aa4c4..9622f4e659 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tech-specs.yml @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-7V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 2500mAh Minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz RTC: 32.768 kHz diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/gsm-mqtt-env/gsm-mqtt-env.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/gsm-mqtt-env/gsm-mqtt-env.md index a50dc483b6..3b4f401272 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/gsm-mqtt-env/gsm-mqtt-env.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/gsm-mqtt-env/gsm-mqtt-env.md @@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ If the code is not working, there are some common issues we can troubleshoot: In this tutorial, we have combined the use of the GSM technology, the MQTT communication protocol and environmental sensors. Practically speaking, we have created a tiny weather station that can provide accurate weather conditions which can be deployed anywhere with GSM coverage. ->**Tip:** As the hardware (MKR GSM 1400 + MKR ENV shield) are both designed to consume little power, we can get creative with the [ArduinoLowPower](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/ArduinoLowPower) library to deploy a complete standalone weather station. The MKR GSM 1400 can be directly powered with a 3.7V LiPo battery with a JST connector. +>**Tip:** As the hardware (MKR GSM 1400 + MKR ENV shield) are both designed to consume little power, we can get creative with the [ArduinoLowPower](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/ArduinoLowPower) library to deploy a complete standalone weather station. The MKR GSM 1400 can be directly powered with a 3.7V LiPo battery with a JST PH connector. Feel free to explore the [MKRGSM](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/GSM) library further, and try out some of the many cool functions in this library. You can also check out the [MQTT](https://github.com/256dpi/arduino-mqtt) repository on GitHub. diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core.md index f4bb41152e..3e6455ae99 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-gsm-1400/tutorials/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core/securely-connecting-a-mkr-gsm-1400-to-google-cloud-iot-core.md @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Next you'll need to install the Arduino libraries that will be used, using the A * ArduinoMqttClient (version 0.1.3 or later) * Arduino Cloud Provider Examples (version 1.2.0 or later) -Now insert the micro SIM card in the slot on the bottom of the MKR GSM 1400 board, connect the antenna, and attach the 3.7V Lipo battery to the JST connector. Then plug in the MKR GSM 1400 with the micro USB cable to your computer, select the serial port in the Arduino IDE using the **Tools -> Port "..."** menu and also select Arduino MKR GSM 1400 in the **Tools -> Board "..."** menu. +Now insert the micro SIM card in the slot on the bottom of the MKR GSM 1400 board, connect the antenna, and attach the 3.7V Lipo battery to the JST PH connector. Then plug in the MKR GSM 1400 with the micro USB cable to your computer, select the serial port in the Arduino IDE using the **Tools -> Port "..."** menu and also select Arduino MKR GSM 1400 in the **Tools -> Board "..."** menu. ![Select MKR GSM 1400.](assets/screen_shot_2019-03-13_at_4_34_59_pm_AnQOUII5Jp.png) diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tech-specs.yml index 8860115e95..a4dba95e94 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tech-specs.yml @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-7V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1500mAh minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Power Consumption (LTE M1): min 100 mA / max 190 mA Power Consumption (LTE NB1): min 60 mA / max 140 mA Clock speed: diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tutorials/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tutorials/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub.md index 189a8e3e09..24780d9ddf 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tutorials/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-nb-1500/tutorials/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub/securely-connecting-an-arduino-nb-1500-to-azure-iot-hub.md @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Next you'll need to install the Arduino libraries that will be used, using the A * ArduinoMqttClient * Arduino Cloud Provider Examples -Now insert the micro SIM card in the slot on the bottom of the MKR NB 1500 board and attach the 3.7V Lipo battery to the JST connector. Then plug in the MKR NB 1500 with the micro USB cable to your computer, select the serial port in the Arduino IDE using the **Tools -> Port "..."** menu and also select Arduino MKR NB 1500 in the **Tools -> Board "..."** menu. +Now insert the micro SIM card in the slot on the bottom of the MKR NB 1500 board and attach the 3.7V Lipo battery to the JST PH connector. Then plug in the MKR NB 1500 with the micro USB cable to your computer, select the serial port in the Arduino IDE using the **Tools -> Port "..."** menu and also select Arduino MKR NB 1500 in the **Tools -> Board "..."** menu. ![Select Arduino MKR NB 1500](assets/screen_shot_2019-02-06_at_11_12_43_am_ydThma23S0.png) diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-vidor-4000/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-vidor-4000/tech-specs.yml index c8efdc568f..8eff0e13ea 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-vidor-4000/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-vidor-4000/tech-specs.yml @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Microcontroller block: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-7V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1024mAh Minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz RTC: 32.768 kHz diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tech-specs.yml index 080ec42a27..28c77377a2 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tech-specs.yml @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-7V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1024mAh Minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Lowest power consumption: 104uA Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-button-press/lora-button-press.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-button-press/lora-button-press.md index da46f4854a..04869605a1 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-button-press/lora-button-press.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-button-press/lora-button-press.md @@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ Now that we have communication between the boards, we can do a simple test with ### Making Sender Device Mobile -As of now, we have a quite immobile setup, but this can be fixed by making the sender device mobile. A good way of testing this out is to make the sender device run on a battery instead. The MKR WAN 1310 has a battery connector that any battery with a JST connector can connect to. A standard 3.7 LiPo battery can power the MKR WAN 1310 for a longer time. +As of now, we have a quite immobile setup, but this can be fixed by making the sender device mobile. A good way of testing this out is to make the sender device run on a battery instead. The MKR WAN 1310 has a battery connector that any battery with a JST PH connector can connect to. A standard 3.7 LiPo battery can power the MKR WAN 1310 for a longer time. ### Troubleshoot diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-sensor-data/lora-sensor-data.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-sensor-data/lora-sensor-data.md index 9629598d07..55d946efff 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-sensor-data/lora-sensor-data.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wan-1310/tutorials/lora-sensor-data/lora-sensor-data.md @@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ Now that we have communication between the boards, we can do a simple test with ### Making Sender Device Mobile -As of now, we have a quite immobile setup, but this can be fixed by making the sender device mobile. A good way of testing this out is to make the sender device run on a battery instead. The MKR WAN 1310 has a battery connector that any battery with a JST connector can connect to. A standard 3.7 LiPo battery can power the MKR WAN 1310 for a longer time. +As of now, we have a quite immobile setup, but this can be fixed by making the sender device mobile. A good way of testing this out is to make the sender device run on a battery instead. The MKR WAN 1310 has a battery connector that any battery with a JST PH connector can connect to. A standard 3.7 LiPo battery can power the MKR WAN 1310 for a longer time. ### Troubleshoot diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tech-specs.yml index 9cec6574ca..6100c30c01 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tech-specs.yml @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-7V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1024mAh Minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz RTC: 32.768 kHz diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tutorials/powering-with-batteries/powering-with-batteries.md b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tutorials/powering-with-batteries/powering-with-batteries.md index 794b9793b7..608a3c82bb 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tutorials/powering-with-batteries/powering-with-batteries.md +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-wifi-1010/tutorials/powering-with-batteries/powering-with-batteries.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ___ ## Hardware & Software Needed - Arduino MKR WiFI 1010 -- Li-Po battery 1024 mAh minimum, JST connector +- Li-Po battery 1024 mAh minimum, JST PH connector - Pushbutton NO - Power source with micro-USB cable - Arduino IDE (offline and online versions available) @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ This tutorial is more of a conceptual one than a practical one, because there is The first step is to connect the board to a source of energy, this can be your computer or a phone charger. In both cases there will be a cable that ends with a micro USB that goes into the MKR WiFi 1010 socket. A standard 500 mA supply is ok and will charge your battery in a number of hours that is proportional to the capacity of the battery. The circuit is designed to provide 4.2V and 512 mAh; with a typical C/2 charge/discharge rating of the cells, this is the reason why we suggest a 1024 mAh minimum capacity. The hours taken for the charge are therefore the capacity divided by the charging current. You can find batteries with different C values depending on their chemistry and application, but the ones available for powering microcontroller boards are usually rated at C/2. Operating the Li-Po battery within its specs will grant it a long and cool (no heating) life. -![LiPo battery with JST connector.](assets/mkr_tutorial_01_img_03.png) +![LiPo battery with JST PH connector.](assets/mkr_tutorial_01_img_03.png) When the battery is charging, you will see the charging LED lit. When no charge is going on, either because the battery is full or the charging timeout has been reached, that LED is off while the Power LED stays on. diff --git a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-zero/tech-specs.yml b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-zero/tech-specs.yml index c2e4cd9388..8491bcb2ec 100644 --- a/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-zero/tech-specs.yml +++ b/content/hardware/01.mkr/01.boards/mkr-zero/tech-specs.yml @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Power: Input Voltage (nominal): 5-5.5V DC Current per I/O pin: 7 mA Supported battery: Li-Po single cell, 3.7V, 700mAh minimum - Battery connector: JST + Battery connector: JST PH Clock speed: Processor: 48 MHz RTC: 32.768 kHz