DSerial Edge
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DSerial Edge
DSerial Edge is an I/O adapter for the NDS handheld console.
For DSerial² information go to DSerial2.
New Features
- Boots DS from microSD and microSDHC cards
- Complete Slot-1 solution
- 2 x UART
- 48MHz improved performance with C8051F34A microcontroller
- Remote debugging via GDB and devkitARM
Note: RS232 level converter and accelerometer were removed, since they were under-used on DSerial2.
DSerial Edge Software
Downloads
Go to downloads
DS Programming
Microcontroller Programming (Advanced)
DSerial Edge Hardware
DSerial Edge Components
DSerial Edge uses ICs that require very few external components.
| Symbol | Package | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCU | LQFP-32 | Silicon Laboratories C8051F34A USB microcontroller |
| LED1, LED2 | 0805 | Status LEDs |
| R3, R4 | 0603 | current-limiting resistors (around 47 Ohm) |
| C6 | 0603 | 0.1uF ceramic capacitor (decoupling cap for MCU) |
DSerial Edge provides the following connectors.
| Symbol | Number of contacts | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USB | 6 | Mini USB connector |
| IO1 | 12 | First IO connector |
| IO2 | 12 | Second IO connector, contains UART0 and UART1 |
| PROG | 4 | Programming connector (initial programming) |
| SLOT | 17 | DS Slot connector |
