ESP32-Based Sensor PCB

Overview

This ESP32-based sensor board is designed for various sensing and communication applications. It includes multiple integrated components such as light sensors, an I2C multiplexer, an RGB LED, RS485 communication, UART, and more. Below is a breakdown of the board’s features and how to interface with it.

Features

• Light Sensor: TEMT6000X01 (Analog Output on IO35, requires 3.3V power, and has a 10kΩ pull-down resistor to GND).
• I2C Multiplexer: TCA9548APWR (Address: 0x70, ESP32 SDA: IO21, SCL: IO22; four outputs labeled SD0/SC0 to SD3/SC3).
• 9/12V Booster: TLV61046ADBVR (Enable pin: IO19; 9/12V output is available on a labeled terminal block. For 12V output, bridge JP1.)
• RS485 Communication: THVD1400DR
  • DI (Data In): IO17
  • RO (Receive Out): IO16
  • NEG_RE_DE (writing at high reading at low): IO18
  • Outputs: Terminal block labeled A & B
• External UART: Connected directly to ESP32 (TX: IO25, RX: IO26, available on a labeled terminal block).
• Sound Sensor Compatibility: RT-ZS-BZ-* (Uses UART on RX: IO12 and TX: IO14, operates on 5V).
• RGB LED:
  • Red: IO13
  • Green: IO02
  • Blue: IO32
  • Controlled via PWM signals and powered using transistors for higher current (Each LED draws ~20mA; see LTST-G563EGBW datasheet).
• General-Purpose Terminal Block: Connected to IO33 (Labeled "GP").
• Button: Button for any purpose (on press, it will pull I04 down).
• Power Outputs:
  • 3.3V (Labeled "3.3V")
  • 5V (Labeled "5V")
  • 9/12V (Labeled "9/12V")
• USB Port: Used for power and ESP32 flashing. Includes ESD protection and a 1A fuse.
• Protection Features:
  • RS485 protection diodes
  • Overcurrent protection on all power terminals

Test Code

A software folder is included with example code for the Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF to test the board’s functionality. The folder contains examples for all features, making it easy to verify the hardware setup and operation.

Pinout Summary

Component	ESP32 Pin	Notes
Light Sensor	IO35	3.3V, 10kΩ pull-down resistor
I2C Multiplexer	IO21 (SDA) / IO22 (SCL)	Address 0x70
9/12V Booster	IO19	Enable pin
RS485 (MAX3485)	IO17 (DI) / IO16 (RO) / IO18 (RE/DE)	Terminal block labeled A & B
External UART	IO25 (TX) / IO26 (RX)	Direct ESP32 connection
Sound Sensor	IO12 (RX) / IO14 (TX)	RT-ZS-BZ-* sensor
RGB LED	IO13 (Red) / IO02 (Green) / IO32 (Blue)	Controlled via PWM
General Terminal	IO33	Labeled "GP"
Button	I04	pull down

Licensing Information

• This project is licensed under the MIT License.
• Some symbols, footprints, and 3D models are sourced from SnapEDA and are licensed under CC-BY-SA.

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