BoardPilotMAX31856 universal thermocouple amplifier with ESP32
Supply 3.3-5 V
Bus SPI
Measures temperature
Pins and ESP32 wiring
| Pin | Role | ESP32 pin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIN | Power | 3V3 | |
| 3VO | Not wired to the ESP32 | — | 3.3 V output of the on-board regulator. Leave unconnected |
| GND | Ground | GND | |
| SCK | SPI clock | D18 | |
| SDO | SPI MISO | D19 | Data out of the module (SPI MISO) |
| SDI | SPI MOSI | D23 | Data into the module (SPI MOSI) |
| CS | SPI chip select | D5 | |
| FLT | Interrupt | D35 | Fault output (open drain, active LOW), optional |
| DRDY | Interrupt | VP | Data ready (active LOW), optional |
| T+ | Not wired to the ESP32 | — | Thermocouple + (screw terminal) |
| T- | Not wired to the ESP32 | — | Thermocouple - (screw terminal) |
Suggested wiring for the 30-pin ESP32 DevKit, avoiding flash, input-only and strapping pins. BoardPilot checks it for you as you wire.
Sources
- Maxim MAX31856 datasheet, Thermocouple types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T; SPI modes 1 and 3
- Adafruit MAX31856 guide, Pinout VIN, 3Vo, GND, SCK, SDO, SDI, CS, FLT, DRDY
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