https://github.com/M17-Project/OpenHT-hw

Repository for the hardware parts of the OpenHT project
https://github.com/M17-Project/OpenHT-hw

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Repository for the hardware parts of the OpenHT project

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/M17-Project/OpenHT-hw
• Owner: M17-Project
• License: other
• Created: 2023-02-12T16:03:47.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-02T11:21:37.000Z (5 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-29T16:00:47.951Z (19 days ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 107 MB
• Stars: 47
• Watchers: 9
• Forks: 5
• Open Issues: 2
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
# OpenHT-hw

Hardware part of the OpenHT - an open-source, SDR handheld transceiver.



## Description

The device is a complete, low RF power I/Q transceiver, capable of supporting virtually any mode (including [M17](https://m17project.org) and [FreeDV](https://freedv.org)).

It is built around the [AT86RF215 chip](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/AT86RF215) by Microchip/Atmel

and [LIFCL-40-9SG72C](https://www.latticesemi.com/Products/FPGAandCPLD/CrossLink-NX) FPGA from Lattice as a shield for [32F469IDISCOVERY](https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/32f469idiscovery.html). It is possible to use the board with other MCU platforms.

Technical details:

- frequency range: 389.5 - 480, 2400 - 2483.5 MHz (RX, TX frequency range is limited by your local laws)

- RF power output: <14dBm (<25mW)

## Assembly tips and U204 issue

After the board has been populated, perform the steps below:

1) Remove JP201 (undervoltage lock-out).

2) Remove U204 (you need to take the lower shield off).

3) Using a copper wire, connect `VIN` and `VBAT`.

4) Secure goldpin headers in place by putting them on the DISCO board (Arduino male connector and the 2x8 female connector) and solder them.

5) Populate JP401 and short the two left pins,`JTAG_EN` to `GND`, "OFF" position.

6) Prepare a micro-SD card with the FPGA image, its filename should be `OpenHT_impl_1.bit`. The SD card has to be preformatted with FAT32.

7) Plug the mini-USB port and flash the firmware from the `main` branch.

8) In the GUI, tap on the cog icon (upper left corner), then press the `Erase NOR` button. After a few seconds (about 3), press the `SD to NOR` button and wait a few seconds more.

9) After the flashing is done, press and hold the power-on button for at least 1.5 seconds. The "LED" next to the cog icon should light up in green.

Step 8) needs to be performed only *once* for a fresh FPGA image. After that, the image is transferred to the NOR flash and is supposed to be retrieved by the FPGA automagically.

It is highly recommended to use terminal for getting debug info. The terminal is 115,200 baud, 8n1, over the COM port exposed by the DISCO board.