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Charger 3 Click with Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU

Published Oct 01, 2024

Click board™

Charger 3 Click

Dev. board

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

STM32F031K6

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Charger 3 Click is based on the TP4056, a complete constant-current/constant-voltage linear charger for single-cell lithium-ion batteries from NanJing Top Power ASIC Corp. This standalone battery charger automatically terminates the charge cycle when the charge current drops to 1/10th of the programmed value after reaching the final float voltage. Thermal feedback regulates the charging current to limit the die temperature during high power operation or high ambient temperature. It also features current monitoring, under-voltage lockout, automatic recharge, and two LEDs to indicate charge termination and the presence of an input voltage. The charge voltage of the TP4056 is specified at 4.2V with 1.5%

accuracy, with the charge current pin programmableup to 1000mA via an onboard single-channel digital potentiometer, the AD5175 from Analog Devices, controllable through the I2C compatible digital interface. When the TP4056 is in a pre-charge mode, this pins voltage is regulated to 0.2V, while in the constant-charge current mode, voltage is regulated to 2V. During the charging process, the voltage on this pin can be used to measure the charge current. Charger 3 Click also has the possibility of connecting an external temperature sensor on the onboard header labeled as NTC. If the voltage of this pin is below 45% or above 80% of the supply voltage for more than 0.15s, the battery’s temperature is too high or too low,

suspending the charging process. Alongside this feature, this Click board™ also has two LEDs to indicate charge termination and the presence of an input voltage, a red LED labeled CHG indicating the charging process, and a green LED labeled STB for fully-charged status. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. However, the Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used, as a reference, for further development.

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Features overview

Development board

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU board provides an affordable and flexible platform for experimenting with STM32 microcontrollers in 32-pin packages. Featuring Arduino™ Nano connectivity, it allows easy expansion with specialized shields, while being mbed-enabled for seamless integration with online resources. The

board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer, supporting USB reenumeration with three interfaces: Virtual Com port, mass storage, and debug port. It offers a flexible power supply through either USB VBUS or an external source. Additionally, it includes three LEDs (LD1 for USB communication, LD2 for power,

and LD3 as a user LED) and a reset push button. The STM32 Nucleo-32 board is supported by various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as IAR™, Keil®, and GCC-based IDEs like AC6 SW4STM32, making it a versatile tool for developers.

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M0

MCU Memory (KB)

32

Silicon Vendor

STMicroelectronics

Pin count

32

RAM (Bytes)

4096

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Accessories

Click Shield for Nucleo-32 is the perfect way to expand your development board's functionalities with STM32 Nucleo-32 pinout. The Click Shield for Nucleo-32 provides two mikroBUS™ sockets to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™. We are fully stocked with everything, from sensors and WiFi transceivers to motor control and audio amplifiers. The Click Shield for Nucleo-32 is compatible with the STM32 Nucleo-32 board, providing an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new ideas and quickly create prototypes with any STM32 microcontrollers, choosing from the various combinations of performance, power consumption, and features. The STM32 Nucleo-32 boards do not require any separate probe as they integrate the ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer and come with the STM32 comprehensive software HAL library and various packaged software examples. This development platform provides users with an effortless and common way to combine the STM32 Nucleo-32 footprint compatible board with their favorite Click boards™ in their upcoming projects.

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Li-Polymer Battery is the ideal solution for devices that demand a dependable and long-lasting power supply while emphasizing mobility. Its compatibility with mikromedia boards ensures easy integration without additional modifications. With a voltage output of 3.7V, the battery meets the standard requirements of many electronic devices. Additionally, boasting a capacity of 2000mAh, it can store a substantial amount of energy, providing sustained power for extended periods. This feature minimizes the need for frequent recharging or replacement. Overall, the Li-Polymer Battery is a reliable and autonomous power source, ideally suited for devices requiring a stable and enduring energy solution. You can find a more extensive choice of Li-Polymer batteries in our offer.

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Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

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NC
AN
NC
NC
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
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RX
I2C Clock
PB6
SCL
I2C Data
PB7
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Click board™ Schematic

Charger 3 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU as your development board.

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 front image hardware assembly
Nucleo 144 with STM32L4A6ZG MCU front image hardware assembly
Stepper 22 Click front image hardware assembly
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Stepper 22 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Nucleo-32 with STM32 MCU Access MB 1 - upright/background hardware assembly
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STM32 M4 Clicker HA MCU/Select Step hardware assembly
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Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for Charger 3 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • void charger3_cfg_setup ( charger3_cfg_t *cfg ); - Config Object Initialization function.
  • CHARGER3_RETVAL charger3_init ( charger3_t *ctx, charger3_cfg_t *cfg ); - Initialization function.
  • void charger3_default_cfg ( charger3_t *ctx ); - Click Default Configuration function.

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief Charger3 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the utilization of Charger 3 Click.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * The application init sets up the UART LOG and I2C communication
 * drivers. The default configuration disables write protection
 * and sets the operation mode to charging.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Task consists of two operations. First, the desired battery
 * charging current is set by the user. Since setting the current
 * doesn't implicitly reveals the resistance, the value
 * of AD5175 digipot is directly read from the RDAC register,
 * calculated and displayed on the uart log.
 *
 * *note:*
 * While the resistance of the AD5175 can be directly set and read,
 * the total resistance value on the PROG pin should be accounted for
 * ( this means an additional 1kohm in series ) setting of the
 * battery charging current.
 *
 * @author Stefan Nikolic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "charger3.h"

static charger3_t charger3;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void ) {
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    charger3_cfg_t charger3_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.

    charger3_cfg_setup( &charger3_cfg );
    CHARGER3_MAP_MIKROBUS( charger3_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    err_t init_flag = charger3_init( &charger3, &charger3_cfg );
    if ( init_flag == I2C_MASTER_ERROR ) {
        log_error( &logger, " Application Init Error. " );
        log_info( &logger, " Please, run program again... " );

        for ( ; ; );
    }

    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    charger3_default_cfg ( &charger3 );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    log_printf( &logger, " ------------------------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
}

void application_task ( void ) {
    float result;
    
    charger3_set_current( &charger3, 0.4 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    result = charger3_calc_digipot_res( &charger3 );
    log_printf( &logger, " Digipot res value: %.2f ohm\r\n", result );
    log_printf( &logger, " ------------------------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    /* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
    #ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
    preinit();
    #endif
    
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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