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AI-Thinker AiPi-Knob V1.0 Rotary Encoder Board w/ 1.28-Inch Display

₹1,499.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The AI-Thinker AiPi-Knob V1.0 is a versatile rotary encoder driver board featuring an integrated 1.28-inch circular display and powered by the Ai-M61-32S module. It offers onboard audio, infrared capabilities, and multiple interfaces, making it ideal for interactive control and display applications with pre-burned demo firmware.

Features

  • Integrates Ai-M61-32S module with robust processing capabilities.
  • Features a crisp 1.28-inch circular display for intuitive visual feedback.
  • Onboard rotary encoder, RGB light, built-in audio, and IR transceiver for diverse control.
  • Rich peripheral set including DVP, USB2.0, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, and GPIOs.
  • Pre-burned firmware with demonstration interfaces for immediate application.

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Description

The AI-Thinker AiPi-Knob V1.0 is an innovative rotary encoder driver board designed for interactive control and display applications. Developed by the AI-Thinker open-source team, this compact board integrates a 1.28-inch circular screen, a precise rotary encoder, an RGB LED, and built-in audio. Further enhancing its versatility, the AiPi-Knob includes both infrared emission and reception capabilities, along with a suite of essential interfaces for robust system integration.

Powered by the Ai-M61-32S module, the AiPi-Knob provides a wealth of peripheral connectivity options, including DVP, MJPEG, AudioCodec, USB2.0, SDU, Ethernet (EMAC), SD/MMC (SDH), SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PWM, GPDAC, GPADC, ACOMP, and numerous GPIOs. This extensive I/O allows for flexible expansion and interfacing with various sensors, actuators, and communication modules. The board comes pre-flashed with demonstration firmware, showcasing applications like washing machine control, RGB light management, TV remote functions, and air conditioning interfaces, facilitating rapid prototyping and development.

Key Features

  • Equipped with built-in audio capabilities for sound feedback and notification.
  • Integrated infrared emission and reception for remote control and communication.
  • Provides multiple USB interfaces for convenient serial downloading and data transfer.
  • Features a dedicated screen pin interface for direct display connectivity.
  • Onboard rotary encoder and RGB light offer intuitive user input and visual status indication.
  • Powered by the Ai-M61-32S module, ensuring reliable processing performance.
  • Supports a wide array of peripheral interfaces for comprehensive system expansion.

Applications

  • Smart home control interfaces and interactive devices.
  • Industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels.
  • Custom remote controls and appliance automation.
  • Educational prototyping for embedded systems with displays.
  • IoT user interfaces requiring rotary input and visual feedback.

Technical Specifications

ModelAiPiSCP-Knob V1.0
Core ModuleAi-M61-32S
Display1.28-inch Circular LCD
Input InterfaceRotary Encoder, IO Pins
Output InterfaceRGB Light, Built-in Audio, Infrared Emission
CommunicationInfrared Reception, Serial USB, USB 2.0, Ethernet (EMAC), SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PWM, GPIO
Dimensions88mm x 72mm
Weight51 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What module powers the AiPi-Knob V1.0 and what are its core capabilities?

The AiPi-Knob V1.0 is powered by the Ai-M61-32S module. This module provides robust processing power for handling the display, rotary encoder inputs, and various peripheral communications, enabling advanced interactive IoT applications and rich multimedia capabilities for embedded systems development.

How can I interact with the AiPi-Knob V1.0 and what are its unique input/output features?

Interaction is primarily through the integrated rotary encoder and 1.28-inch circular display for visual feedback. It also features an RGB light for status indication, built-in audio for sound alerts, and infrared emission/reception for remote control functionalities, offering diverse input and output methods.

What development environments or tools are compatible with the AiPi-Knob V1.0 for custom firmware?

The AiPi-Knob V1.0, leveraging the Ai-M61-32S module, can typically be developed using SDKs provided by AI-Thinker, which often include support for standard embedded C/C++ development tools. Developers can utilize its USB interface for serial downloads and debugging to flash custom firmware.

What are the typical power supply requirements for the AiPi-Knob V1.0?

The AiPi-Knob V1.0 is designed for embedded applications, typically requiring a standard 5V DC power supply, often provided via its USB interface for development and prototyping. Specific current consumption will vary based on active features like display brightness, audio output, and peripheral usage.

Can the AiPi-Knob V1.0 be integrated into existing smart home or industrial automation systems?

Yes, with its rich set of communication interfaces including Ethernet (EMAC), SPI, UART, and I2C, the AiPi-Knob V1.0 is well-suited for integration. It can act as a localized HMI or control node in smart home setups, or connect to industrial Modbus/Ethernet networks with appropriate firmware.

Package Includes

  • 1x AI-Thinker AiPi-Knob V1.0 Rotary Encoder Driver Board (w/ 1.28-inch Display)

Additional Information

Weight 0.051 kg
Dimensions 8.8 × 7.2 cm