Preparing Hardware

The following table describes hardware items to be prepared if you want to configure, debug, and test this 40-pin header by following this guide:

Table 1. Hardware Preparation
Type M/O* Item Notes
General M StarFive single board computer

The following boards are applicable:

  • StarLight
  • VisionFive
General M
  • 16 GB (or more) micro-SD card
  • micro-SD card reader
  • Computer (Windows/MAC/Linux)
  • USB to serial converter (3.3 V I/O)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Power adapter (5 V / 3 A)
  • USB Type-C Cable
 These items are used for flashing Fedora OS into a micro-SD card.
GPIO/PWM O An oscilloscope The oscilloscope is used to verify the GPIO voltage or to measure the corresponding pin and check the PWM period and duty cycle.
I2C O
  • Sense Hat (B)
  • Dupont Line
 -
SPI O
  • ADXL345 Module
  • Dupont Line
 -
SPI LCD O
  • 2inch LCD Module
  • Dupont Line
 -
UART O
  • GNSS HAT
  • Dupont Line

This is a GNSS HAT based on MAX-7Q, which supports positioning systems including GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and SBAS. It features accurate and fast positioning with minor drifting, low power consumption, outstanding ability for anti-spoofing and anti-jamming, and so on. For detailed specifications, refer to MAX-7Q GNSS HAT.