CircuitBrains Deluxe - CircuitPython-compatible SAMD51 Module

CircuitBrains Deluxe is an incredibly small solderable ATSAMD51 module. Say goodbye to the hassle of integrating a powerful Cortex M4 32 - bit microcontroller into your next project. Null Byte Labs has handled all the difficult parts like pin mappings, power and decoupling layout, clock, flash, assembly, bootloader, and firmware. All you have to do is add its footprint to your PCB design, connect peripherals and the USB connector, and solder it on. Just like that, you can start coding with half the effort!This module comes pre - loaded with CircuitPython. Who doesn't love using Python on microcontrollers? Simply plug it into USB, modify your code, and the changes take effect as soon as you save.Kevin Neubauer and Null Byte Labs have taken care of the tricky fine - pitch surface - mount assembly. It comes in an easy - to - solder castellated module format. You can either include it in your PCB design or solder wires directly through the extra holes in the castellated pads. They've also provided a larger 'hand solder' PCB footprint to make hand - soldering easier.The heart of CircuitBrains Deluxe is the Microchip ATSAMD51J19 32 - bit ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller, which can reach up to 120 MHz. It also has 8 MB of Quad SPI flash onboard, giving you ample space for your project code and media files.Despite its power, it's very compact, measuring just over 1 square inch (29 mm), so it can fit into almost any small project. And the best part? Everything is open - source! All documentation, schematics, and designs are available in the CircuitBrains portfolio and GitHub repository.

Using the CircuitBrains Deluxe is a breeze. First, add its footprint to your PCB design project. Then, connect your peripherals and the USB connector. After that, solder it on. Once it's all set up, plug it into USB. You can start modifying the pre - loaded CircuitPython code. When you save your changes, they'll take effect right away.Remember, when soldering, you can either incorporate it into your PCB design or solder wires directly to it through the extra holes in the castellated pads. If you're hand - soldering, use the larger 'hand solder' PCB footprint for an easier job.As for maintenance, since it's an open - source product, you can always refer to the documentation, schematics, and designs in the CircuitBrains portfolio and GitHub repository. Keep it in a dry and clean place to avoid any damage to the components. Also, make sure not to expose it to extreme temperatures as it might affect the performance of the microcontroller and the flash memory.