🔌 NiclaV_RS485_Carrier

A compact and robust carrier board for the Arduino Nicla Vision, designed with KiCad 9, ideal for industrial and harsh environments where RS485 communication and daisy-chain topology are required.

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📦 Introduction

The NiclaV_RS485_Carrier is a breakout board tailored for the Arduino Nicla Vision, adding RS485 communication and 24 V power handling capabilities. It simplifies integration into industrial or distributed IoT systems.

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🔧 Key Features

• ⚡ 24 V Power Input
  Input via screw terminal, regulated by a Buck converter to safely power the Nicla.

• 🔄 Integrated RS485 Transceiver
  Robust half-duplex serial communication, suited for industrial use.

• 🔗 Dual Power/RS485 Connectors (IN/OUT)
  Enables daisy-chain connections between multiple devices.

• 🔥 120 Ω Termination Resistor
  On-board line termination, selectable via jumper.

• 💡 Status LEDs

  • Power LED for board status
  • User LED controllable from the Nicla (for debug or signaling)

• 🖨️ Designed with KiCad 9
  Fully open-source hardware project.

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🧠 Use Cases

• 👁️‍🗨️ Distributed machine vision systems using RS485
• 🏭 Industrial sensor nodes
• 📷 Smart camera networks in the field
• 📡 IoT endpoints for harsh environments

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🧪 Project Status

🟢 Ready for testing
Waiting for first prototypes, electrical and functional validation and RS485 bus communication testing.

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📸 Preview

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⚙️ TODO

• Validate RS485 over long-distance bus
• Field test with 24 V industrial power
• Add termination switch option
• Design a 3D-printed enclosure

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📬 Contact

For questions, feedback, or collaboration proposals, feel free to open an issue or reach out directly!

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💙 Open-source project made with Arduino passion.