Introducing the GIGA Display Shield, a touch screen solution designed to effortlessly deploy graphic interfaces in your projects. Leveraging the new pin header connector in the middle of GIGA R1 WiFi, this shield offers seamless integration and enhanced functionalities.
With the GIGA Display Shield, you gain access to an array of features, including a digital microphone, 6-axis IMU, and Arducam connector. These added capabilities allow you to fully utilize the other 54 available pins, making it incredibly convenient to create handheld devices or dashboards to control your project.
Experience the convenience of building intuitive interfaces with ease, thanks to the GIGA Display Shield's user-friendly design and comprehensive features. Elevate your project's functionality and user experience with this cutting-edge solution.
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How to connect the GIGA Display Shield to the GIGA R1 WiFi?
The GIGA Display Shield connects via the middle headers (J5 and J6) on the GIGA R1 WiFi. Attach the shield from the bottom, leaving the top side of the GIGA R1 WiFi available for additional shields.
The Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi is designed for ambitious makers who want to step up their game. It levels the playing field for gamers, artists, sound designers and anyone coming to the tech world with big ideas on a budget – because it packs advanced features into an accessible component, with the same form factor as our popular Mega and Due.
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Let’s break down all the powerful features of this board.
Microcontroller (STM32H747XI): This dual core 32-bits microcontroller allows you have two brain talking to each other (a Cortex®-M7 at 480 MHz and a Cortex®-M4 at 240 MHz) you can even run micropython in one and Arduino in the other.
Wireless communication (Murata 1DX): Whether you prefer Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth®, the GIGA R1 WiFi got you covered. You can even quickly connect to the Arduino IoT Cloud and keep track of your project remotely. And if you are concerned about the security of the communication, the ATECC608A keeps everything under control.
Hardware ports and communication: Following the legacy of the Arduino Mega and the Arduino Due, the GIGA R1 WiFi has 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), 3 I2C ports (1 more than its predecessors), 2 SPI ports (1 more than its predecessors), 1 FDCAN.
GPIOs and extra pins: We wanted to keep the same form factor of the Mega and the Due, so you can easily adapt your custom made shields to the GIGA R1 WiFi (remember this board works at 3.3V though!) and we added extra headers to access extra pins, leaving the total count to 76 GPIO pins, and the best part, you can access them from underneath, so keep your project as it is and just think on how to expand it. Also, we added two new pins: a VRTC so you can connect a battery to keep the RTC running while the board is off and an OFF pin so you can shut down the board.
Connectors: The GIGA R1 WiFi has extra connectors on board which will facilitate the creation of your project without any extra hardware. This board has:
USB-A connector suitable for hosting USB sticks, other mass storage devices and HID devices such as keyboard or mouse.
3.5mm input-output jack connected to DAC0, DAC1 and A7.
USB-C® to power and program the board, as well as simulate an HID device such as mouse or keyboard.
Jtag connector, 2x5 1.27mm.
20 pin Arducam camera connector.
Higher voltage support: In comparison with its predecessors that support up to 12 volts, the GIGA R1 WiFi can handle a range of 6 to 24 volts.
Technical Specifications
Board
Name
Arduino® GIGA R1 WiFi
Microcontroller
STM32H747XI dual Cortex®-M7+M4 32bit low power Arm® MCU (datasheet)
Radio Module
Murata 1DX dual WiFi 802.11b/g/n 65 Mbps and Bluetooth® (datasheet)
DO I NEED AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA? IS IT INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT?
Yes and yes, this board has no on board antenna however a u.FL antenna is provided in the box.
WHICH ARDUCAM MODELS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ON BOARD CAMERA CONNECTOR?
The camera adapter (J6 header) is a 20 pin adapter for Arducam cameras such as OV7675 and OV7670. For more information on how to use the camera visit the GIGA R1 WiFi Camera guide.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PORTENTA H7 AND THE GIGA R1 WIFI?
The difference between these two products are:
The GIGA R1 WiFi uses the USB-C® to power and program the board, as well as simulate an HID device such as mouse or keyboard. In the case of the Portenta H7, the USB-C® can also be used as DisplayPort out, USB Hub or to deliver power to OTG connected devices.
The GIGA R1 WiFi exposes all the possibilities of the STM32H7 in a more accessible way using 2.54 mm pin headers making it a more suitable option for prototyping whereas the Portenta H7 is suitable for mass production since it uses high-density connectors to save space.
Given its form factor the GIGA R1 WiFi has the space to provide additional services such as a USB-A connector, 3.5mm input-output jack and JTAG connector on board.
CAN I USE MY PREVIOUS ARDUINO UNO, ARDUINO MEGA OR ARDUINO DUE SHIELDS WITH THE GIGA R1 WIFI?
Yes, mechanically the shields are compatible however take into account that the GIGA R1 WiFi operates at 3.3V, so we recommend double checking the tech specs of the shield to make sure it works at this voltage.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO USB CONNECTORS?
The GIGA R1 WiFi has two USB connectors. The USB-C® connector (USB0), next to the reset button and the u.FL antenna connector, is used for programming, serial communication and 5V power. The USB-A connector (USB1), next to the 3.5mm jack connector, is used as a USB host (not a programming port).