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Arduino TC4+ User Manual

Arduino TC4+
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TC4+ Arduino Shield
Quick Start Guide
April 20, 2019
Contents
1 Overview 2
2 Assembly (kit version) 3
3 Connecting to your roaster 5
4 Software 10
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Arduino TC4+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
MicrocontrollerATmega32U4
Operating Voltage5V
Input Voltage (recommended)7-12V
Input Voltage (limit)6-20V
DC Current per I/O Pin20 mA
DC Current for 3.3V Pin50 mA
Clock Speed16 MHz
ConnectivityUSB
Flash Memory32 KB
SRAM2.5 KB (ATmega32U4)
EEPROM1 KB (ATmega32U4)
USBMicro

Summary

TC4+ Arduino Shield Overview

TC4+ Shield Assembly (Kit Version)

TC4+ Board Connections and Wiring

Connecting to Arduino

How to stack the TC4+ shield onto an Arduino Uno R3 or compatible board.

Connecting Thermocouples

Details on the 8-pin terminal, pin order, and using K-type probes for temperature measurement.

Connecting DC Power Supply

Instructions for connecting a DC power supply to the DC IN terminal, including polarity.

Connecting DC Motors and Loads

How to connect DC loads like fan motors to DC OUT, including flyback diode use.

Connecting Heating Elements

Using SSR drivers (OT1) for heating elements and the importance of thermal fuses.

Connecting AC Fans

Interfacing with AC fans using a PWM dimmer module for control.

Connecting Bluetooth Modules

Connecting HC-05 or HC-06 Bluetooth modules for wireless monitoring and control.

Application Example

A typical scenario showing how the board connects to a DC PSU, fan, heater, and Bluetooth.

Additional Connectors and Jumpers

Explains IO headers, I2C ports, stackable headers, Bluetooth jumpers, and status LEDs.

TC4+ Software and Configuration

Arduino Sketch Setup

Information on the recommended ArtisanQ-PID Arduino sketch for PWM configuration.

Artisan Host Software

Guidance on using the Artisan host computer software for monitoring and control.

Bluetooth Configuration

Refers to a separate guide for setting up the Bluetooth module connection.

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