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diff --git a/docs/serial_driver.md b/docs/serial_driver.md index 3e89deffad..7c0daec9b1 100644 --- a/docs/serial_driver.md +++ b/docs/serial_driver.md @@ -1,129 +1,278 @@ # 'serial' Driver -This driver powers the [Split Keyboard](feature_split_keyboard.md) feature. + +The serial driver powers the [Split Keyboard](feature_split_keyboard.md) feature. Several implementations are available, depending on the platform of your split keyboard. Note that none of the drivers support split keyboards with more then two halves. + +| Driver | AVR | ARM | Connection between halves | +| --------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| [Bitbang](#bitbang) | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: | Single wire communication. One wire is used for reception and transmission. | +| [USART Half-duplex](#usart-half-duplex) | | :heavy_check_mark: | Efficient single wire communication. One wire is used for reception and transmission. | +| [USART Full-duplex](#usart-full-duplex) | | :heavy_check_mark: | Efficient two wire communication. Two distinct wires are used for reception and transmission. | ?> Serial in this context should be read as **sending information one bit at a time**, rather than implementing UART/USART/RS485/RS232 standards. -Drivers in this category have the following characteristics: -* bit bang and USART Half-duplex provide data and signaling over a single conductor -* USART Full-duplex provide data and signaling over two conductors -* They are all limited to single master and single slave communication scheme +<hr> + +## Bitbang -## Supported Driver Types +This is the Default driver, the absence of configuration assumes this driver. It works by [bit banging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_banging) a GPIO pin using the CPU. It is therefore not as efficient as a dedicated hardware peripheral, which the Half-duplex and Full-duplex drivers use. -| | AVR | ARM | -| ----------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | -| bit bang | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: | -| USART Half-duplex | | :heavy_check_mark: | -| USART Full-duplex | | :heavy_check_mark: | +!> On ARM platforms the bitbang driver causes connection issues when using it together with the bitbang WS2812 driver. Choosing alternate drivers for both serial and WS2812 (instead of bitbang) is strongly recommended. -## Driver configuration +### Pin configuration + +``` + LEFT RIGHT ++-------+ SERIAL +-------+ +| SSP |-----------------| SSP | +| | VDD | | +| |-----------------| | +| | GND | | +| |-----------------| | ++-------+ +-------+ +``` -### Bitbang -Default driver, the absence of configuration assumes this driver. To configure it, add this to your rules.mk: +One GPIO pin is needed for the bitbang driver, as only one wire is used for receiving and transmitting data. This pin is referred to as the `SOFT_SERIAL_PIN` (SSP) in the configuration. A simple TRS or USB cable provides enough conductors for this driver to work. + +### Setup + +To use the bitbang driver follow these steps to activate it. + +1. Change the `SERIAL_DRIVER` to `bitbang` in your keyboards `rules.mk` file: ```make SERIAL_DRIVER = bitbang ``` -Configure the driver via your config.h: +2. Configure the GPIO pin of your keyboard via the `config.h` file: + ```c #define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN D0 // or D1, D2, D3, E6 -#define SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED 1 // or 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 - // 0: about 189kbps (Experimental only) - // 1: about 137kbps (default) - // 2: about 75kbps - // 3: about 39kbps - // 4: about 26kbps - // 5: about 20kbps ``` -#### ARM +3. On ARM platforms you must turn on ChibiOS `PAL_USE_CALLBACKS` feature: + +* In `halconf.h` add the line `#define PAL_USE_CALLBACKS TRUE`. + +<hr> + +## USART Half-duplex + +Targeting ARM boards based on ChibiOS, where communication is offloaded to a USART hardware device that supports Half-duplex operation. The advantages over bitbanging are fast, accurate timings and reduced CPU usage. Therefore it is advised to choose this driver or the Full-duplex driver whenever possible. + +### Pin configuration + +``` + LEFT RIGHT ++-------+ | | +-------+ +| | R R | | +| | | SERIAL | | | +| TX |-----------------| TX | +| | VDD | | +| |-----------------| | +| | GND | | +| |-----------------| | ++-------+ +-------+ +``` + +Only one GPIO pin is needed for the Half-duplex driver, as only one wire is used for receiving and transmitting data. This pin is refereed to as the `SERIAL_USART_TX_PIN` in the configuration. Take care that the pin you chose can act as the TX pin of the USART peripheral. A simple TRS or USB cable provides enough conductors for this driver to work. As the split connection is configured to work in open-drain mode, an **external pull-up resistor is needed to keep the line high**. Resistor values of 1.5kΩ to 8.2kΩ are known to work. -!> The bitbang driver causes connection issues with bitbang WS2812 driver +### Setup -Along with the generic options above, you must also turn on the `PAL_USE_CALLBACKS` feature in your halconf.h. +To use the Half-duplex driver follow these steps to activate it. -### USART Half-duplex -Targeting STM32 boards where communication is offloaded to a USART hardware device. The advantage over bitbang is that this provides fast and accurate timings. `SERIAL_PIN_TX` for this driver is the configured USART TX pin. As this Pin is configured in open-drain mode an **external pull-up resistor is needed to keep the line high** (resistor values of 1.5k to 8.2k are known to work). To configure it, add this to your rules.mk: +1. Change the `SERIAL_DRIVER` to `usart` in your keyboards `rules.mk` file: ```make SERIAL_DRIVER = usart ``` -Configure the hardware via your config.h: +2. Configure the hardware of your keyboard via the `config.h` file: + +```c +#define SERIAL_USART_TX_PIN B6 // The GPIO pin that is used split communication. +``` + +For STM32 MCUs several GPIO configuration options can be changed as well. See the section ["Alternate Functions for selected STM32 MCUs"](alternate-functions-for-selected-stm32-mcus). + ```c -#define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN B6 // USART TX pin -//#define USART1_REMAP // Remap USART TX and RX pins on STM32F103 MCUs, see table below. -#define SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED 1 // or 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 - // 0: about 460800 baud - // 1: about 230400 baud (default) - // 2: about 115200 baud - // 3: about 57600 baud - // 4: about 38400 baud - // 5: about 19200 baud -#define SERIAL_USART_DRIVER SD1 // USART driver of TX pin. default: SD1 +#define USART1_REMAP // Remap USART TX and RX pins on STM32F103 MCUs, see table below. #define SERIAL_USART_TX_PAL_MODE 7 // Pin "alternate function", see the respective datasheet for the appropriate values for your MCU. default: 7 -#define SERIAL_USART_TIMEOUT 20 // USART driver timeout. default 20 ``` -You must also enable the ChibiOS `SERIAL` feature: -* In your board's halconf.h: `#define HAL_USE_SERIAL TRUE` -* In your board's mcuconf.h: `#define STM32_SERIAL_USE_USARTn TRUE` (where 'n' matches the peripheral number of your selected USART on the MCU) +3. Decide either for ChibiOS `SERIAL` or `SIO` subsystem, see the section ["Choosing a ChibiOS driver subsystem"](#choosing-a-chibios-driver-subsystem). -Do note that the configuration required is for the `SERIAL` peripheral, not the `UART` peripheral. +<hr> -### USART Full-duplex -Targeting STM32 boards where communication is offloaded to a USART hardware device. The advantage over bitbang is that this provides fast and accurate timings. USART Full-Duplex requires two conductors **without** pull-up resistors instead of one conductor with a pull-up resistor unlike the Half-duplex driver. Due to its internal design it is more efficent, which can result in even faster transmission speeds. +## USART Full-duplex -#### Pin configuration +Targeting ARM boards based on ChibiOS where communication is offloaded to an USART hardware device. The advantages over bitbanging are fast, accurate timings and reduced CPU usage. Therefore it is advised to choose this driver or the Full-duplex driver whenever possible. Due to its internal design it is slightly more efficient then the Half-duplex driver, but it should be primarily chosen if Half-duplex operation is not supported by the USART peripheral. -`SERIAL_USART_TX_PIN` is the USART `TX` pin, `SERIAL_USART_RX_PIN` is the USART `RX` pin. No external pull-up resistors are needed as the `TX` pin operates in push-pull mode. To use this driver the usart peripherals `TX` and `RX` pins must be configured with the correct Alternate-functions. If you are using a Proton-C everything is already setup, same is true for STM32F103 MCUs. For MCUs which are using a modern flexible GPIO configuration you have to specify these by setting `SERIAL_USART_TX_PAL_MODE` and `SERIAL_USART_RX_PAL_MODE`. Refeer to the corresponding datasheets of your MCU or find those settings in the table below. +### Pin configuration + +``` + LEFT RIGHT ++-------+ +-------+ +| | SERIAL | | +| TX |-----------------| RX | +| | SERIAL | | +| RX |-----------------| TX | +| | VDD | | +| |-----------------| | +| | GND | | +| |-----------------| | ++-------+ +-------+ +``` -#### Connecting the halves and Pin Swap -Please note that `TX` of the master half has to be connected with the `RX` pin of the slave half and `RX` of the master half has to be connected with the `TX` pin of the slave half! Usually this pin swap has to be done outside of the MCU e.g. with cables or on the pcb. Some MCUs like the STM32F303 used on the Proton-C allow this pin swap directly inside the MCU, this feature can be enabled using `#define SERIAL_USART_PIN_SWAP` in your config.h. +Two GPIO pins are needed for the Full-duplex driver, as two distinct wires are used for receiving and transmitting data. The pin transmitting data is the `TX` pin and refereed to as the `SERIAL_USART_TX_PIN`, the pin receiving data is the `RX` pin and refereed to as the `SERIAL_USART_RX_PIN` in this configuration. Please note that `TX` pin of the master half has to be connected with the `RX` pin of the slave half and the `RX` pin of the master half has to be connected with the `TX` pin of the slave half! Usually this pin swap has to be done outside of the MCU e.g. with cables or on the PCB. Some MCUs like the STM32F303 used on the Proton-C allow this pin swap directly inside the MCU. A simple TRRS or USB cable provides enough conductors for this driver to work. -#### Setup -To use the driver, add this to your rules.mk: +To use this driver the usart peripherals `TX` and `RX` pins must be configured with the correct Alternate-functions. If you are using a Proton-C everything is already setup, same is true for STM32F103 MCUs. For MCUs which are using a modern flexible GPIO configuration you have to specify these by setting `SERIAL_USART_TX_PAL_MODE` and `SERIAL_USART_RX_PAL_MODE`. Reefer to the corresponding datasheets of your MCU or find those settings in the section ["Alternate Functions for selected STM32 MCUs"](#alternate-functions-for-selected-stm32-mcus). + +### Setup + +To use the Full-duplex driver follow these steps to activate it. + +1. Change the `SERIAL_DRIVER` to `usart` in your keyboards `rules.mk` file: ```make SERIAL_DRIVER = usart ``` -Next configure the hardware via your config.h: +2. Configure the hardware of your keyboard via the `config.h` file: ```c #define SERIAL_USART_FULL_DUPLEX // Enable full duplex operation mode. #define SERIAL_USART_TX_PIN B6 // USART TX pin #define SERIAL_USART_RX_PIN B7 // USART RX pin -//#define USART1_REMAP // Remap USART TX and RX pins on STM32F103 MCUs, see table below. -//#define SERIAL_USART_PIN_SWAP // Swap TX and RX pins if keyboard is master halve. - // Check if this feature is necessary with your keyboard design and available on the mcu. -#define SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED 1 // or 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 - // 0: 460800 baud - // 1: 230400 baud (default) - // 2: 115200 baud - // 3: 57600 baud - // 4: 38400 baud - // 5: 19200 baud -#define SERIAL_USART_DRIVER SD1 // USART driver of TX and RX pin. default: SD1 +``` + +For STM32 MCUs several GPIO configuration options, including the ability for `TX` to `RX` pin swapping, can be changed as well. See the section ["Alternate Functions for selected STM32 MCUs"](alternate-functions-for-selected-stm32-mcus). + +```c +#define SERIAL_USART_PIN_SWAP // Swap TX and RX pins if keyboard is master halve. (Only available on some MCUs) +#define USART1_REMAP // Remap USART TX and RX pins on STM32F103 MCUs, see table below. #define SERIAL_USART_TX_PAL_MODE 7 // Pin "alternate function", see the respective datasheet for the appropriate values for your MCU. default: 7 -#define SERIAL_USART_RX_PAL_MODE 7 // Pin "alternate function", see the respective datasheet for the appropriate values for your MCU. default: 7 +``` + +3. Decide either for ChibiOS `SERIAL` or `SIO` subsystem, see the section ["Choosing a ChibiOS driver subsystem"](#choosing-a-chibios-driver-subsystem). + +<hr> + +## Choosing a ChibiOS driver subsystem + +### The `SERIAL` driver + +The `SERIAL` Subsystem is supported for the majority of ChibiOS MCUs and should be used whenever supported. Follow these steps in order to activate it: + +1. In your keyboards `halconf.h` add: + +```c +#define HAL_USE_SERIAL TRUE +``` + +2. In your keyboards `mcuconf.h`: activate the USART peripheral that is used on your MCU. The shown example is for an STM32 MCU, so this will not work on MCUs by other manufacturers. You can find the correct names in the `mcuconf.h` files of your MCU that ship with ChibiOS. + +Just below `#include_next <mcuconf.h>` add: + +```c +#include_next <mcuconf.h> + +#undef STM32_SERIAL_USE_USARTn +#define STM32_SERIAL_USE_USARTn TRUE +``` + +Where 'n' matches the peripheral number of your selected USART on the MCU. + +3. In you keyboards `config.h`: override the default USART `SERIAL` driver if you use a USART peripheral that does not belong to the default selected `SD1` driver. For instance, if you selected `STM32_SERIAL_USE_USART3` the matching driver would be `SD3`. + +```c + #define SERIAL_USART_DRIVER SD3 + ``` + +### The `SIO` driver + +The `SIO` Subsystem was added to ChibiOS with the 21.11 release and is only supported on selected MCUs. It should only be chosen when the `SERIAL` subsystem is not supported by your MCU. + +Follow these steps in order to activate it: + +1. In your keyboards `halconf.h` add: + +```c +#define HAL_USE_SIO TRUE +``` + +2. In your keyboards `mcuconf.h:` activate the USART peripheral that is used on your MCU. The shown example is for an STM32 MCU, so this will not work on MCUs by other manufacturers. You can find the correct names in the `mcuconf.h` files of your MCU that ship with ChibiOS. + +Just below `#include_next <mcuconf.h>` add: + +```c +#include_next <mcuconf.h> + +#undef STM32_SIO_USE_USARTn +#define STM32_SIO_USE_USARTn TRUE +``` + +Where 'n' matches the peripheral number of your selected USART on the MCU. + +3. In you keyboards `config.h`: override the default USART `SIO` driver if you use a USART peripheral that does not belong to the default selected `SIOD1` driver. For instance, if you selected `STM32_SERIAL_USE_USART3` the matching driver would be `SIOD3`. + +```c + #define SERIAL_USART_DRIVER SIOD3 + ``` + +<hr> + +## Advanced Configuration + +There are several advanced configuration options that can be defined in your keyboards `config.h` file: + +### Baudrate + +If you're having issues or need a higher baudrate with serial communication, you can change the baudrate which in turn controls the communication speed for serial. You want to lower the baudrate if you experience failed transactions. + +```c +#define SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED {#} +``` + +| Speed | Bitbang | Half-duplex and Full-duplex | +| ----- | -------------------------- | --------------------------- | +| `0` | 189000 baud (experimental) | 460800 baud | +| `1` | 137000 baud (default) | 230400 baud (default) | +| `2` | 75000 baud | 115200 baud | +| `3` | 39000 baud | 57600 baud | +| `4` | 26000 baud | 38400 baud | +| `5` | 20000 baud | 19200 baud | + +Alternatively you can specify the baudrate directly by defining `SERIAL_USART_SPEED`. + +### Timeout + +This is the default time window in milliseconds in which a successful communication has to complete. Usually you don't want to change this value. But you can do so anyways by defining an alternate one in your keyboards `config.h` file: + +```c #define SERIAL_USART_TIMEOUT 20 // USART driver timeout. default 20 ``` -You must also enable the ChibiOS `SERIAL` feature: -* In your board's halconf.h: `#define HAL_USE_SERIAL TRUE` -* In your board's mcuconf.h: `#define STM32_SERIAL_USE_USARTn TRUE` (where 'n' matches the peripheral number of your selected USART on the MCU) +<hr> + +## Troubleshooting + +If you're having issues withe serial communication, you can enable debug messages that will give you insights which part of the communication failed. The enable these messages add to your keyboards `config.h` file: + +```c +#define SERIAL_DEBUG +``` + +?> The messages will be printed out to the `CONSOLE` output. For additional information, refer to [Debugging/Troubleshooting QMK](faq_debug.md). -Do note that the configuration required is for the `SERIAL` peripheral, not the `UART` peripheral. +## Alternate Functions for selected STM32 MCUs -#### Pins for USART Peripherals with Alternate Functions for selected STM32 MCUs +Pins for USART Peripherals with -##### STM32F303 / Proton-C [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f303cc.pdf) +### STM32F303 / Proton-C [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f303cc.pdf) Pin Swap available: :heavy_check_mark: -| Pin | Function | Mode | +| Pin | Function | Mode | | ---------- | -------- | ---- | | **USART1** | | | | PA9 | TX | AF7 | @@ -151,11 +300,11 @@ Pin Swap available: :heavy_check_mark: | PD8 | TX | AF7 | | PD9 | RX | AF7 | -##### STM32F072 [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f072c8.pdf) +### STM32F072 [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f072c8.pdf) Pin Swap available: :heavy_check_mark: -| Pin | Function | Mode | +| Pin | Function | Mode | | ------ | -------- | ---- | | USART1 | | | | PA9 | TX | AF1 | @@ -180,7 +329,7 @@ Pin Swap available: :heavy_check_mark: | PA0 | TX | AF4 | | PA1 | RX | AF4 | -##### STM32F103 Medium Density (C8-CB) [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f103c8.pdf) +### STM32F103 Medium Density (C8-CB) [Datasheet](https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f103c8.pdf) Pin Swap available: N/A @@ -190,7 +339,7 @@ Pin remapping: The pins of USART Peripherals use default Pins that can be remapped to use other pins using the AFIO registers. Default pins are marked **bold**. Add the appropriate defines to your config.h file. -| Pin | Function | Mode | USART_REMAP | +| Pin | Function | Mode | USART_REMAP | | ---------- | -------- | ---- | ------------------- | | **USART1** | | | | | **PA9** | TX | AFPP | | |