Can we use normal USB-UART board to communicate to Cubecell

#1

Hi team,
As I read around, I found this guide: https://github.com/raystream/CubeCell_Getting_Started

This guide is helpful, but I did not see you guys mentioned that can I use a normal USB-UART like FTDI basic board to communicate to the Cubecell or not? It happened that I bought a Cubecell capsule from Aliexpress and they shipped without the debug board.

And how this guide is related to this guide?
https://docs.heltec.cn/#/en/user_manual/how_to_install_ASR650x_Arduino
Can we code directly the Cubecell by Arduino IDE or just upload the firmware?

BRs

HTCC-AM01: minimal Hardware Design
#2

Hi

You can use a ftdi usb serial converter for 3.3v.

The use of the arduino ide or my prebuild firmware with the configurator is possible.
Use what you like :wink:

HTCC-AM01: minimal Hardware Design
#3

@TonyTran, while a conventional or alternate FTDI solution is possible, I believe that the Heltec USB board is a better option - for at least one reason, you do have the option of installing a sensor concurrently!

Once again, it should be stated as part of any advertising for the capsule that there is an optional but highly recommended interface board available!