Maker Uno

MAKER-UNO

User’s Manual
Rev 1.0
Dec 2017

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INDEX

PAGES

1. INTRODUCTION 2

2. PACKING LIST 4

3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5

4. BOARD LAYOUT 6

5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8

6. GETTING STARTED 10

7. EXTRA FEATURES 13

8. WARRANTY 15

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1. INTRODUCTION
We bring you the Maker UNO, an Arduino UNO compatible board designed and developed
specially for students to learn coding and microcontroller. We named it Maker UNO to
encourage everyone to be a maker by getting started with this amazing board. By the way, it
is in ​PURPLE​!

3 years ago, we re-engineered Arduino UNO and introduce ​CT-UNO​. It has been used in
many projects development, among students, engineers, teachers, and makers. We have
also been conducting training using CT-UNO for several years, and from the observations
and feedback gathered; there are some features are under-utilized, yet there are some
features which are needed for beginner. Working hand in hand with ​ARUS and ​rero team,
we initiate the redesign of CT-UNO, making it more affordable, and more beginner friendly.
It is Arduino UNO R3 compatible, and by that, Maker UNO can be programmed via Arduino
IDE and compatible with all the example code and libraries for Arduino UNO.

“We named it Maker UNO to encourage everyone to be a maker

by getting started with this amazing board!”

We have removed the DC jack (12V adapter input) and the 5V linear regulator as 90% of the
beginner and projects use 5V from USB only. so the board can be offered at more affordable
price. But don't get us wrong, Maker-UNO is not removing components, we actually
design-in more components to help everyone to learn programming, coding and
microcontroller. We added a piezo buzzer that will act as simple audio output, of course you
can program it. Yet, to ensure the compatibility of Arduino UNO, we have also added a slide
switch to disable this piezo buzzer and leave the IO as it is. Aside from the standard LED on
pin 13, Maker-UNO comes with a programmable LED on every digital pin, from pin D0 to
D13 :) That is a lot of LEDs. We believe LEDs provide very good visual/light digital output
where the eyes can observe, while piezo buzzer offers sound feedback where the ears can
hear. That is good enough for outputs, how about input? We reserve the reset button and
added a programmable push button. How good is that? Now you can learn digital input,
output, PWM (piezo buzzer and LED brightness) with just the Maker-UNO board.

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Not to forget the change of FTDI chip to CH340 IC, the low cost yet stable USB to UART IC.
Maker-UNO combines the simplicity of the UNO Optiboot bootloader (which load program
faster), the stability of the CH340 and the R3 shield compatibility of the latest ​Arduino UNO
R3​.

Of course, we preserve the good feature of CT-UNO, the USB Micro B socket for program
loading and to power the board. This enable everyone to utilize the USB cable of Android
smart phone and power bank. Program can be loaded from your computer by utilizing your
Android phone USB cable. Select "Arduino/Genuino UNO" for the "Board" in Arduino IDE
and choose the correct COM port, you are ready to upload the code. If you do not have the
Micro-B USB cable​, please get it as it is sold separately.

Maker-UNO has all the amazing features Arduino UNO has to offer, 14 Digital I/O pins with 6
PWM pins, 6 Analog inputs, UART, SPI, external interrupts, not to forget the I​2​C too. The
SDA, SCL and IOREF pins which being broken out on UNO R3 are on MAKER-UNO too. We
has also populated the ISP header pins (SPI and power). With this, Maker-UNO will be
compatible with all Arduino UNO shield.

Features:
● SMD ATmega328P microcontroller(the same microcontroller on Arduino UNO) with
Optiboot (UNO) Bootloader.
● USB Programming facilitated by the CH340.
● Input voltage: USB 5V, from computer, power bank or standard USB adapter.
● 500mA (maximum) 3.3V voltage regulator.
● 0-5V outputs with 3.3V compatible inputs.
● 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs).
● 6 Analog Inputs.
● ISP 6-pin Header.
● 32k Flash Memory.
● 16MHz Clock Speed.
● R3 Shield Compatible.
● LED array for 5V, 3.3V, TX, RX and all digital pins.
● On board programmable push button (pin 2, need to configure as INPUT_PULLUP).
● On board piezo buzzer (pin 8).
● Utilize USB Micro-B socket.
● PURPLE PCB​!

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Maker Uno Comparison Table

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2. PACKING LIST
Please check the parts and components according to the packing list. If there are any parts
missing, please contact us at ​sales@cytron.​io​ immediately.

No ITEMS QUANTITY

1 Maker Uno (Code: ​MAKER-UNO​) 1

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3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension:

Absolute Maximum Rating of Maker Uno:

No PARAMETERS Min Typ Max Unit

1 Input Voltage via USB connector 4.8 – 5.2 V

2 DC Current for 3.3V Pin (Max Continuous) – – 500 mA

3 DC Current per I/O Pin (Max) – – 20 mA

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4. BOARD LAYOUT

LABEL FUNCTION

A ON BOARD PIEZO BUZZER

Piezo buzzer is connected to pin 8 through slide switch (labeled B).

PIEZO BUZZER SLIDE SWITCH

B Slide switch to connect between pin 8 to piezo buzzer (labeled A). To use piezo buzzer, slide the
switch on and program the buzzer. To use pin 8 for other purpose, slide the switch off.

C VOLTAGE REGULATOR 3.3V

Voltage regulator 3.3V used to regulate 5V USB to 3.3V and connected to pin 3.3V (labeled I).

D LED INDICATOR FOR USB-SERIAL

Indicates USB-Serial data for uploading process or debug purpose (Serial Monitor).

E USB MICRO B CONNECTOR

Main supply for Maker Uno. Used for program and debug purpose (Serial Monitor) too.

F USB-SERIAL IC CONVERTER (CH340G)

Converts USB data to serial data. Used for program and debug purpose (Serial Monitor).

G RESET BUTTON
Button to restart Maker UNO program.

PROGRAMMABLE BUTTON
H This button is connected to pin 2 and GND. To use it, user need to configure it as
INPUT_PULLUP.

ARDUINO UNO R3 STANDARD FEMALE PIN HEADER

I Maker UNO female header pin follows Arduino UNO R3 standard. The only difference is, Maker
UNO does not have Vin.

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J MAIN MICROCONTROLLER (ATMEGA328P)

Main controller for Maker Uno is ATmega328P, same as Arduino Uno R3.

SERIES OF MOSFET
K These series of MOSFET is a ‘secret’ why you can control LED or make it as indicator for input,
even for pull-up input.

L SERIES OF LED FOR DIGITAL I/O

Every digital IO is equipped with LED, where you can control it or make it as indicator for input.

ARDUINO UNO STANDARD ISP PIN HEADER

M These are 2x3 header pins, standard for loading program via AVR programmer. Some uses it for
SPI communication too.

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5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
5.1 Maker Uno Power Supply
Main power for Maker-UNO is through USB connection.

If you would like to make your Maker-UNO portable, you can use power bank or ​Cytron LiPo
Power Shield​.

NOTE

It is advisable to have 1 power source only at 1 time.

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5.2 Using Arduino Uno Shield

Since Maker-UNO doesn’t have Vin, any Arduino shield that require Vin is not compatible.
However, if the shield have option to choose power source (either Vin or external voltage),
it can be used with Maker Uno (by using external voltage). For example:
● Cytron 3A Motor Driver Shield
● Cytron G15 Shield
● Cytron 10A Motor Driver Shield
● Etc…

The rest, it is fully compatible with Maker Uno. For example:

● LCD keypad Shield
● Cytron XBee Shield
● Cytron SKM53 GPS Shield
● Etc…

So which Arduino shield is not compatible with Maker Uno? Below is the example of shield
that need Vin and it don’t have option to select power source.
● GPRS Shield V3.0
● Etc...

NOTE

How do I know either the shield is working with my Maker Uno?

You can refer to the product’s schematic (Arduino shield) and check for the Vin connection.
For further questions, please visit to our​ technical forum​ for similar question or post your
question there.

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6. GETTING STARTED
6.1 Preparing Hardware
To get started, you must have:
● Maker-UNO board​.
● USB Micro B Cable​.
● Laptop/PC.

Please connect as follows to your laptop/PC.

6.2 Install Arduino IDE

Download the latest Arduino IDE at ​www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software​. Please choose
appropriate installer depends on your laptop or computer OS (Operating System, Windows,
Mac OS or Linux). Complete the download, proceed with the installation as usual.

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6.3 Install Maker Uno Driver

Download Maker-UNO driver at ​Maker Uno product page (under Attachment tab). Please
choose appropriate driver depends on your OS. Complete the download, proceed with the
installation as usual.

After installation is complete, your Maker-UNO port should appears at Device Manager
under Ports (COM & LPT) - e.g. ​USB-SERIAL CH340 (COM3)​. Please remember the port
number.

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6.4 Try Blink Example

Open Arduino IDE, select ​Board: “Arduino/Genuino Uno” and your Maker-UNO ​Port
number (e.g. COM3). Try Blink example (File - Examples - 01.Basic - Blink). Click Upload icon
to upload Arduino code to Maker Uno.

MAKER UNO ONLINE TRAINING

For more detail you can refer to Maker Uno Online Training at Cytron Youtube channel.
MAKER UNO ONLINE TRAINING (YOUTUBE)

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6.5 Board Package​ ​Updated 23 July 2018

NOTE

​ aker Uno Rev1.0.​ For Maker UNO Rev 1.1, we

This board package is recommended for M
recommended to use Arduino Uno as a board selection in Arduino IDE.

1. Maker UNO comes with board package too. You can install it using URL link below. Copy
the URL link below and paste to ​Additional Boards Manager URLs (File - Preferences).
Then click OK.

https://cytrontechnologies.github.io/package_cytron_makeruno_index.json

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2. Open Boards Manager (Tools - Board - Boards Manager...), find Maker Uno board
package from Cytron Technologies and install.

NOTE

You need an internet connection during board package installation.

3. Finish installed, you should be able to select Maker UNO as your Board (Tools - Board),
and proceed with uploading as usual.

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CAUTIONS

What is the differences if I just select Arduino/Genuino Uno instead of Maker UNO?

Arduino/Genuino Uno by default will set all IO pins to INPUT. If you upload a Blink
example to Maker UNO, you will get LED 13 blink and also other LEDs light up randomly,
(sometimes all LED turns on). This is because INPUT is floating, as long as you don’t set
those pins to OUTPUT or connect to external circuit, it will produce a floating voltage (can
be 1V, 2V or any voltage in range of 0-5V). This floating voltage sometimes is enough to
light up the LED. Actually this is not a problem, just making confusion for newbie/beginner
to start learning using Maker UNO.

We create a custom board package for Maker UNO to cater this confusion. What Maker
UNO board package do is to initialize all digital IO pins to OUTPUT by default. So when you
upload Blink example, only pin 13 will blink, other pins will remain off. This approach is
good for newbie/beginner, HOWEVER we advise to use this method only for early lesson.
Once you already understood regarding INPUT and OUTPUT, we advise you to select
Arduino/Genuino Uno as a board for safety purpose.

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7. EXTRA FEATURES
Maker-UNO incorporates 3 extra features which make it interesting and more suitable for
beginner. Below are the detailed descriptions for each feature.

7.1 LEDs at Every Digital Pins

7.2 Programmable Push Button

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7.3 On-board Piezo Buzzer

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8. WARRANTY
● Product warranty is valid for 6 months.
● Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect.
● Damaged caused by misuse is not covered under warranty.
● Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways.

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14000 Bukit Mertajam,
Penang, Malaysia.

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