Introduction

What is this?

dingoElectronics is a project to build open source automotive electronics.

The project includes:

• dingoPDM and dingoPDM-Max
  • Power distributions modules
• dingoFW
  • Firmware used for all of the devices
• dingoConfig
  • Software to configure the devices
• CANBoard
  • Small CAN enabled I/O board
• LINBoard
  • LIN to CAN gateway device
• Custom Devices
  • Custom devices created by others that utilize dingoFW and dingoConfig

User Locations

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Resources

GitHub

dingoElectronics is split between multiple GitHub repos.

The latest releases can be found on the Releases page for each repo:

• Hardware:
  • dingoPDM
  • dingoPDM-Max
  • CANBoard
  • LINBoard
• Firmware:
  • dingoFW
• Software:
  • dingoConfig

Note

Devices are shipped with the latest firmware release installed at the time of shipping, but new firmware is released frequently.

Check the Releases page for a new release when receiving the device and follow the Firwmare Updating instructions.

Store

Built and tested dingoPDMs and other devices can be purchased through the dingoElectronics Store.

All PDMs and devices are assembled and tested in Virginia

dingoElectronics Store

Discord

See invite link at the bottom right of the page

Note

If the link is expired, send a message on the store page

Facebook

See link at the bottom right of the page

Goals

• Learn more about PDMs and high DC current devices
• Learn about developing firmware for a more complex STM32 based project
• Create a low cost device that my friends and I can use in our project cars
• Layout the board to fit simple case designs
  • 3D printed top shell and flat aluminum heatsinks (no machining)
• Use low cost 1oz/0.5oz 4 layer PCBs (low cost 2oz/1oz now available from JLCPCB)
• Share my work with others for reference, inspiration or collaboration.
• Document the project in a professional way to make it easy to use and access
• Develop an easy to use configuration PC software
• Offer fully built devices for sale

Info

If this project helps you in any way, I'd appreciate a message!

Project Status

• : Complete
• : In Progess
• : Not Started

Recent Open Items	Status
Finish case design
Test thermal performance
Support USB C to C cables
Develop dingoPDM-Max
Finish documentation
Add device sleep
Add verbose error handling
Add keypad support
Add PWM output support
Switch-less bootloader
Add soft HMI buttons
Finish plots in software
Move to ChibiOS
Move to web based UI
Move all devices to common firmware

Documentation Status

Note

Any help with the documentation is always welcome.

If you're familiar with git, submit a PR with your updates.

If not, you can message me the updates/additions on Discord and I can make the changes.

Markdown preferred, but not required.

• : Needs to be updated
• : Does not exist

Section	Status	Notes
Custom		Custom device instructions

Disclaimer

Warning

Please note that these products have been designed by a hobbyist, not a professional. They are intended for off-road and testing use only. Users should operate the products at their own discretion and risk. The designer explicitly disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury that may result from the use of these products.