Base Block Functional Diagram

• USB OTG - The USB Micro AB port provides access to the Edison

OTG port. This port is capable of providing power to an OTG device

or power can be supplied to the Edison through this port.

• Console - The Micro USB B port provides power and a console

access port to an Intel Edison Stack. This Block supplies a voltage to

the Edison and other Blocks through the VSYS line at 4V. This

voltage may vary up to +/-0.1V depending on load.

• Power Button - The power switch is connected to the “PWRBTN” line

on the Edison. This give the user the ability to place an Edison in

sleep or power down the module completely. This does not affect

power to other Blocks in the stack.

• Power LED - The power LED illuminates when power is present on

VSYS. This can come from the Console Block, or any other powered

Block in the stack.

• Data LEDs - The Data LEDs help the user identify if the console is

active. This is a feature commonly found on our FTDI breakout.

• LED Jumpers - If power consumption is an issue, cut each jumper to

disable LEDs

• Expansion Header - The 70-pin Expansion header breaks out the

functionality of the Intel Edison. This header also passes signals and

power throughout the stack. These function much like an Arduino

Shield.

Using the Base Block

To use the Base Block, attach an Intel Edison to the back of the board, or

add it to your current stack. Blocks can be stacked without hardware, but it

leaves the expansion connectors unprotected from mechanical stress.

Base Block Installed

We have a nice Hardware Pack available that gives enough hardware to

secure three blocks and an Edison.

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