mutantC_v5 All the info you need to make one
In development mutantC_v5 features
mutantC_v5 is successor of mutantC_V4 with more features.
- Uses Raspberry-pi CM4 form-factor for main SBC.
- 5inch or 4.3inch LCD display with support for another External Display out port.
- 1,2,4,8 GB ram, Wifi, either EMMC or SD card for storage depending on SBC.
- Uses ESP32-S2 for all the secondary functions including keyboard and mouse control.
- Expansion has 1x2gen PCIE for many posibilites with add-on cards to provide like SSD, OCuLink support.
- Expansion also supports 2 USB2.0, 17 GPIO which includes SPI, I2C, PWM.
- 61 key customizable keyboard, 6 shoulder button for navigation.
- 3D hall-effect joystick is used for proper Mouse control.
- NeoPixel connected to the main SBC for customizable notification.
- 10000mAh(21700) or 7000mAh(18650) 2S battery used for main power source.
- Using USB-PD chargers for 2Amps fast charging and powering the device.
- One USB-A and display out for external display.
- USB-C formfactor Nurolink/docking port with UART, I2C.
- Additionally USB-A, USB-C, Audio-out and Ethernet can be added with Apollo Add-on board.
- Full-Size 2280 M.2 SSD can be added with Add-on board.
- Full power off using OS and keyboard key.
- Read battery Power level and power off the device when battery is low with Add-on board.
- Improvements to casing to better fit out from the print compare to v4.
Getting started
In progress.
PCB blocks
You can see there is a list in the PCB, that points to some blocks. Each blocks give you one or multiple features. So if you want a feature, just solder all the parts in that block. Here is the list of the blocks.
| Main PCB | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks | Name | Feature | Priority |
| S01 | USB-C PD | Use USB power delivery feature for charging and powering the device | Required |
| S02 | 2S Battery Charging | Charging circuit for the 2S battery | Required |
| S03 | Power Switch | Switching inbetween battery or power-in and turing on/off the device | Required |
| S04 | 5V Votage Regulator | 5v buck converter for SBC, USB, HDMI and add-ons | Required |
| S05 | 3.3V Voltage Regulator | 3.3v buck converter for ESP32, USB hub IC, and add-ons | Required |
| S06 | ESP32 Microcontroller | Controls everything in the device like keboard, mouse etc | Required |
| S07 | 4-Port USB HUB | Use one USB coming from SBC and gives 4 USB 2.0 port | Required |
| S08 | Compute Module | Heart of the device | Required |
| S09 | CM Activity & Power LED | Shows compute module's activity and power state | Optional |
| S10 | SD-Card Power | Powering the SD-card, can be omited if SBC comes with EMMC storage | Optional |
| S11 | Ex-Display EDID Power | Power the EDID EEPROM in the external display | Required |
| S12 | In-display EDID | EEPROM to store the internal display size info | Optional |
| S13 | Nurolink I2C Pull-ups | Pull-ups for I2C coming from the CM | Optional |
| Display PCB | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks | Name | Feature | Priority |
| S01 | RGB/TTL to Display | Convert RGB/TTL signal coming from LCD to display signal fro SBC | Required |
| S02 | LCD Backlight | Generate required voltage for LCD backlight | Required |
| S03 | Touch Controller | Convert touch input from LCD to I2C signal, can be conncted to ESP or SBC | Optional |
Comparison
mutantC_v5 have 2 type and select the bulid depening portability and batttery size. See this comparison table to select which one you want to build.
| Features | Regular | Extended Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Battery type | 7000mAh(2x18650) | 10000mAh(2x21700) |
| Device Thickness | 39mm | 42mm |
| Battery Life | Need to be tested | Need to be tested |
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Build Guide
Warning: The source files in the git repository may not reflect a stable build and could cause failed build if used as-is. Please use this build guide for a reliable build which is always uses working build files.
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