EC2X EVB Introduction

Supported Modules

Supported module models

Feature List

Basic Overview

The QuecPython_EC2X_EVB is specifically designed for QuecPython. It is a small and portable "pocket-sized" EVB with rich features, such as temperature and humidity sensor, acceleration sensor, SIM card slot, SD card slot, LCD connector, LDR and MIC.

The EVB is equipped with a Type-C interface, so developers only need a USB Type-C cable to easily manipulate the EVB.

The EVB is equipped with the EC200U series module. For details, see EC200U-EU.

Feature Description

The main components and interface layout of the EVB are shown in the figure below.

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EVB Resources

EVB Interface

J5 Pin Assignment

Pin Header Pin No. Name Feature
J5 - VCC_5V 5V
J5 - VCC_5V 5V
J5 - GND Ground
J5 24 IO3 GPIO3
J5 25 IO4 GPIO4
J5 26 IO2 GPIO2
J5 27 IO1 GPIO1
J5 44 ADC1_IN ADC1
J5 - VDD_EXT 1.8 V

J6 Pin Assignment

Pin Header Pin No. Name Feature
J6 - V3.3 3.3 V
J6 - GND Ground
J6 - GND Ground
J6 3 IO9 GPIO9
J6 119 SD_EN SD card enable control
J6 142 SDA I2C1
J6 141 SCL I2C1
J6 43 ADC2_IN ADC2
J6 45 ADC0_IN ADC0

J7 Pin Assignment

Pin Header Pin No. Name Feature
J7 - GND Ground
J7 138 RX1 UART1
J7 137 TX1 UART1
J7 67 TX2 UART2
J7 68 RX2 UART2
J7 65 IO18 GPIO18
J7 64 IO19 GPIO19
J7 11 D_RX UART
J7 12 D_TX UART

J10 Pin Assignment

Pin Header Pin No. Name Feature
J10 136 IO7 GPIO7
J10 135 IO6 GPIO6
J10 127 IO22 GPIO22
J10 40 IO10 GPIO10
J10 39 IO13 GPIO13
J10 38 IO12 GPIO12
J10 37 IO11 GPIO11
J10 - GND Ground
J10 - V3.8 3.8 V

The following figure shows the pin assignment.

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For more information about the EVB, please visit https://python.quectel.com/download

EVB Configuration

The EVB is equipped with various sensors and other peripherals. The pins of peripherals are shown in the table below.

Pin No. Name Model Supported Interface Type
41 and 42 Temperature and Humidity Sensor AHT20 Yes I2C
45 LDR GT36528 Yes ADC
41 and 42 G-Sensor QMA7981 Yes I2C
75 and 77 Microphone GMI6050P-66DB Yes SPK
73 and 74 Power Amplifier Chip NS4160 Yes SPK
122–125 LCD (Choose the package with screen) ST7789 Yes SPI
28–34 SD_CARD XKTF-NO2-N Yes SPI

Getting Started Preparation

First, you will need a computer running Windows 10 or later.

  • Step 1: Antenna Installation

Install the antenna that comes with the development board. Place it in the LTE antenna slot and insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot on the development board. If you need to use GNSS or BTWIFI functionality, install antennas in their respective slots.

  • Step 2: Connecting the Development Board

Use a USB Type-C data cable to connect the Type-C port on the development board to a USB port on your computer to provide power.

  • Step 3: Development Board Power Settings

Set the power selection switch on the development board to USB, and short-circuit the PWK_ON jumper on the development board to AUTO (power on automatically when powered).

  • Step 4: Powering On the Development Board

Press and hold PWK until the power indicator light on the mainboard (labeled as POW) lights up. If you short-circuited PWK_ON in the previous step, there's no need to press PWK; the board will power on automatically.

Once you've completed these steps, a constant POW light indicates a successful power-on.