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Pin Reference

Quick reference for all SpoolBuddy hardware connections.


System Overview

Controller Components Interface
CrowPanel (ESP32-S3) Display, NAU7802 Scale I2C
Raspberry Pi Pico PN5180 NFC Reader SPI

For Pin-Connections refer to SpoolBuddy Pin Wiring

SPI Configuration:

  • Mode: SPI Mode 0 (CPOL=0, CPHA=0)
  • Speed: 1-7 MHz
  • Bit Order: MSB First

I2C Configuration:

  • Address: 0x2A
  • Speed: 400 kHz (Fast mode)

CrowPanel Reserved GPIOs

Do not use these pins on the CrowPanel:

GPIO Reason
IO4, IO5, IO6 LCD Display (J9)
IO0 Boot button
IO3 USB D-
IO45 USB D+
IO38-42 PSRAM/Flash

Voltage Reference

Rail Voltage Max Current Components
CrowPanel USB 5.0V 2A CrowPanel input
CrowPanel 3.3V 3.3V 500mA NAU7802
Pico USB 5.0V 500mA Pico input
Pico 3V3 3.3V 300mA PN5180

Danger

PN5180 is 3.3V ONLY. 5V will damage it!