Further development of the STM32G0-based UCMOD-1, adding OLED and Qwiic connections while defining standard small and large UCMOD module form factors.
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Defining the UCMOD Auxiliary Connector
Defining a standard auxiliary connector for UCMOD microcontroller modules, providing additional peripheral interfaces and microcontroller-specific GPIO.
Maker Night and Designing the UCMOD-1
A visit to Farset Labs’ Maker Night in Belfast, followed by progress on the STM32G0-based UCMOD-1 microcontroller module.
First Hardware Tests of the UCMOD-0 and RS485 Rev C

Testing the Rev C Isolated RS485 Building Block Board and the first ATtiny1614-based UCMOD-0 microcontroller module.
Defining the Protoworks Product Ranges
Defining the three Protoworks product ranges — Just Boards, Building Block Boards and Industrial Boards — and the design philosophy behind them.
Tweaking the UCMOD-0 Microcontroller Module
A small revision to the ATtiny1614 UCMOD-0 module, adding UPDI power isolation and a connector layout compatible with the Adafruit UPDI Friend.
Two Simple Boards for the Just Boards Range
Designing two simple, self-assembly PCBs: a UPDI Friend to Tag-Connect adapter and a breakout board for UCMOD microcontroller modules.
Expanding the Building Block Ecosystem
Sending the first UCMOD microcontroller module and the latest revision of the Isolated RS485 Building Block Board off for manufacture.
Designing a Modular ATtiny Microcontroller Board
Starting the design of a compact ATtiny1614-based microcontroller module with a standardised 20-pin connector for use across a range of carrier boards.
Isolated RS485 Building Block Board
Designing an isolated RS485 building block board with isolated power, input protection, configurable termination and biasing, and separate logic-side and bus-side grounds.