ftSwarmXL

This controller is build for hard work. All connections to the screw terminals are protected against reverse polarity. Reverse polarity protection is not possible for the signals on the pin headers.

Technical Data

Pinout
CPU	esp32-S3
Memory	2 MB RAM, 4MB Flash
connectors	screw terminal
Motor outputs	8 x DC motors or lamps, 9V, max. 1A each
Sensor inputs	8 x analog or digital sensors
RGB leds	2 onboard leds
I²C interface	3.3V interface
Communication	wifi or RS485
USB	USB-C

Power Supply

The device needs an external 9V power supply. Using USB power only you could flash your program or firmware but the IO’s won’t work correctly.

Three onboard 2A PTC fuses limits the device max. power budget. If you use all actor options, you need to calculate your power budget.

• ftSwarm device, max. 270mA
• fischertechnik XM Motor / 135485, max. 950mA
• fischertechnik XS Motor / 137096, max. 265mA
• fischertechnik Mini Motor / 32293, max. 300 mA
• fischertechnik Encoder Motor / 153422, max. 465 mA
• fischertechnik Encoder Motor Competition / 186175, max. 1.200mA
• fischertechnik all types of LEDs, max. 10mA
• fischertechnik Lens tip lamp / 37875, max. 150mA
• fischertechnik Compressor / 121470, max. 200mA
• fischertechnik 3/2-way solenoid valve / 35327, max. 133mA
• fischertechnik Micro Servo 4.8/6V / 132292, max. 250mA

Schematic