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Stm32-lora gps tracker

usarrahim·stm32-lora-gps-tracker

Stm32-lora gps tracker PCB layout, top view — open source STM32 board by usarrahim

About the Stm32-lora gps tracker PCB

Stm32-lora gps tracker is an open source STM32 PCB design by usarrahim, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 79.8 × 65.9 mm, with 42 components from 24 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the STM32F411CEU6, from the STM32 family. Other key parts include the AP2112K-3.3TRG1, MPU-6050T, NEO-6M-GPS and E22-400M30S. By type, the board carries 21 capacitors, 8 resistors, 5 ICs, 4 connectors, 2 diodes and 1 crystal.

It belongs with the rf & radio and sensors designs in this gallery.

From the project

This project is an STM32-based hardware design that combines long-range RF communication (LoRa), precise location tracking (GPS), and motion/orientation sensing (IMU) on a single compact PCB.

This project is an STM32-based hardware design that combines long-range RF communication (LoRa), precise location tracking (GPS), and motion/orientation sensing (IMU) on a single compact PCB.

It is designed to provide a robust hardware infrastructure for vehicle tracking, rocket/UAV telemetry systems, weather stations, and remote IoT applications.

At the heart of the board lies a powerful ARM Cortex-M4 processor, surrounded by industry-standard peripheral modules:

Stm32-lora gps tracker, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Stm32-lora gps tracker

AP2112K-3.3TRG1STM32F411CEU6MPU-6050TNEO-6M-GPSE22-400M30S

Stm32-lora gps tracker bill of materials (BOM)

42 components, 24 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
AP2112K-3.3TRG1
U1
1
STM32F411CEU6
U2
1
MPU-6050T
U3
1
NEO-6M-GPS
U4
1
E22-400M30S
U5
1
8MHz
Y1
1
2169900003
J1
1
Conn_01x04
J2
2
Conn_Coaxial
J3, J4
1
500mA
F1
1
SS14
D1
1
Green
D2
3
10uF
C1, C3, C16
11
100nF
C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C13 +3
2
15pF
C10, C11
1
4.7uF
C12
1
2.2nF
C17
1
10pF
C19
2
DNP
C20, C21
2
5.1k
R1, R2
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QtyPartRefs
2
10k
R3, R5
1
1k
R4
2
4.7k
R6, R7
1
0R
R8

Stm32-lora gps tracker design files

The KiCad project lives in the usarrahim/stm32-lora-gps-tracker repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Stm32-lora gps tracker: common questions

What microcontroller does the Stm32-lora gps tracker use?

The Stm32-lora gps tracker is built around the STM32F411CEU6, from the STM32 family.

How big is the Stm32-lora gps tracker PCB?

The Stm32-lora gps tracker measures 79.8 × 65.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Stm32-lora gps tracker?

42 components, from 24 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Stm32-lora gps tracker design files?

From the usarrahim/stm32-lora-gps-tracker repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Stm32-lora gps tracker design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which usarrahim chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Stm32-lora gps tracker without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug STM32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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