micropython Use UART to send data--Ameba MicroPython

[MENG XI]

Take a look of UART communication with Ameba RTL8722 which runs MicroPython

Materials

• Ameba x 1, TTL USB to Serial module x 1

Steps

UART is a very versatile communication protocol and almost an essential part of a microcontroller. A TTL USB to Serial module is an IC that helps to translate UART signal to USB signal so that we can see uart log printed on our PC. This module is often found on many development boards, including ameba. However, the module on Ameba is reserved for LOG UART and Firmware uploading, that is why we need a separate module to communicate between ameba and PC.

There are currently 2 sets of UART available to MicroPython users and they are,

Unit	TX	RX
0	PA_21	PA_22
3	PA_26	PA_25

Here we are using unit 0 to demonstrate how uart works on ameba.

Connect TTL module to PA_21 and PA_22 as shown below,

Then, copy and paste the following code line by line into REPL to see its effect.

 

from machine import UART

uart = UART(tx="PA_21", rx= "PA_22")

uart.init()

uart.write('hello')

uart.read(5) # read up to 5 bytes