# Notecarrier F **URL:** https://discuss.blues.com/c/hardware/notecarrier-f/21.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discuss.blues.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.blues.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.blues.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Strain senor data (three pin) via qwiik connector (4 pin)](https://discuss.blues.com/t/strain-senor-data-three-pin-via-qwiik-connector-4-pin/1792)
**Author:** [@Lucky](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Lucky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/strain-senor-data-three-pin-via-qwiik-connector-4-pin/1792 "2023-11-20T17:30:05Z")
Please advise with any solution. I was wanting to incorporate this module. (Taidacent Strain Gauge 350 Ohm Bend Flex Sensor Weighing Amplifier Module) Pin Config for Sensor - GND, VCC, & OUT from sensor. (Three pin f… --- ## [Regarding custom PCB creation](https://discuss.blues.com/t/regarding-custom-pcb-creation/1759)
**Author:** [@ujur007](https://discuss.blues.com/u/ujur007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/regarding-custom-pcb-creation/1759 "2023-11-09T19:32:19Z")
Hi all, I wanted to ask here that do anyone has experience designing a PCB for notecard/s? I want to know about antenna parameters and requirements of Antenna design for GPS and Cellular module on Notecard. I was refe… --- ## [Remote ATTN pin control](https://discuss.blues.com/t/remote-attn-pin-control/1663)
**Author:** [@ChronovaEngineering](https://discuss.blues.com/u/ChronovaEngineering)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/remote-attn-pin-control/1663 "2023-09-18T15:06:28Z")
My device uses the Notecarrier F with a Swan. The Feather\_PWR switch is in the “Switched” position, so the Swan can be put to sleep using the ATTN pin. The Swan should be reading from some sensors, then sending a sleep r… --- ## [DS3231 RTC + Adafruit SCD30 + Notecarrier F + Feather M0 Adalogger causing hang](https://discuss.blues.com/t/ds3231-rtc-adafruit-scd30-notecarrier-f-feather-m0-adalogger-causing-hang/1565)
**Author:** [@sbu](https://discuss.blues.com/u/sbu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/ds3231-rtc-adafruit-scd30-notecarrier-f-feather-m0-adalogger-causing-hang/1565 "2023-09-11T00:48:23Z")
Hi I am trying to create a circuit that takes carbon dioxide readings every 4th minute of the hour but the problem is that when I put it in loop, after about approximately an hour, the code begins to hang and though ever… --- ## [Serial interface not working](https://discuss.blues.com/t/serial-interface-not-working/1540)
**Author:** [@rlkeith](https://discuss.blues.com/u/rlkeith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/serial-interface-not-working/1540 "2023-08-04T10:35:05Z")
Hi All, I have a Swan plugged into a Notecarrier F. The I²C interface is working fine if I use the code from the example: notecard.begin(); If I change it to: notecard.begin(Serial1, 9600); It doesn’t work at all. O… --- ## [Getting Device Location GPS to appear in the data and dashboard](https://discuss.blues.com/t/getting-device-location-gps-to-appear-in-the-data-and-dashboard/421)
**Author:** [@patmolloy](https://discuss.blues.com/u/patmolloy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/getting-device-location-gps-to-appear-in-the-data-and-dashboard/421 "2023-06-30T20:57:32Z")
How do I see actual device location with the AF board? I see tower location but that’s it. I am just running the stock demo at the moment for testing and experimentation. Good GPS coverage. Thanks --- ## [Micropython How-To with ESP32 Huzzah](https://discuss.blues.com/t/micropython-how-to-with-esp32-huzzah/705)
**Author:** [@dirtdevil](https://discuss.blues.com/u/dirtdevil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/micropython-how-to-with-esp32-huzzah/705 "2023-04-20T20:23:22Z")
I couldn’t find a step-by-step for using MicroPython+Notecarrier AF+Feather ESP32 Huzzah anywhere, so I thought I would document what steps I took here so that others could comment and/or benefit. The official Blues gui… --- ## [Do I still need a notecard while using an external SIM card?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/do-i-still-need-a-notecard-while-using-an-external-sim-card/1361)
**Author:** [@paulohm](https://discuss.blues.com/u/paulohm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/do-i-still-need-a-notecard-while-using-an-external-sim-card/1361 "2023-04-10T14:44:19Z")
I plan tho use my system in Brazil, where the notecard is not supported. My question is: do I still have to install a notecard on the notecarier F board while using an external sim card for connectivity? --- ## [3.3V power output higher than GPS Atena IC " BGA725L6E6327FTSA1 " Vcc pin](https://discuss.blues.com/t/3-3v-power-output-higher-than-gps-atena-ic-bga725l6e6327ftsa1-vcc-pin/1232)
**Author:** [@williamzoe2002](https://discuss.blues.com/u/williamzoe2002)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/3-3v-power-output-higher-than-gps-atena-ic-bga725l6e6327ftsa1-vcc-pin/1232 "2023-02-06T15:23:23Z")
Hi, every one, I’m William from Taiwan. I follow the sorce file to rebuild the notecarrier PCB. When test it yesterday, GPS can not get any signal. Then, start to debug try to find something different from design or d… --- ## [HW connections to STM32?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/hw-connections-to-stm32/1134)
**Author:** [@ridgerunnersjw](https://discuss.blues.com/u/ridgerunnersjw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/hw-connections-to-stm32/1134 "2023-01-13T22:51:39Z")
Hello all and Good morning… I am trying to connect an STM32L476 to a Notecard for an application. I am using the Notecard-F Altium design and Swan Feather pdf schematics on github along with what I can find for informa… --- ## [Temp/Humidity Sensing accuracy and using a battery in the cold](https://discuss.blues.com/t/temp-humidity-sensing-accuracy-and-using-a-battery-in-the-cold/1110)
**Author:** [@millertimebjm](https://discuss.blues.com/u/millertimebjm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/temp-humidity-sensing-accuracy-and-using-a-battery-in-the-cold/1110 "2022-12-07T14:03:37Z")
My Adafruit Feather ESP32 along with Notecard is doing temperature and humidity checks every 5 minutes and pushing that data to Notehub. m My first issue involves the battery. I have a 2500mAh battery which currently … --- ## [DAC pin available on Notecarrier-AF?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/dac-pin-available-on-notecarrier-af/1028)
**Author:** [@bradspry](https://discuss.blues.com/u/bradspry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/dac-pin-available-on-notecarrier-af/1028 "2022-10-10T13:52:36Z")
I’d love to be able to use CircuitPython to output audio; is there a DAC pin available on the board? I could not find any notation in the AF datasheet: I would like to get this nifty speaker working with the AF: … --- ## [Issue with I2C connection onNotecarrier-Af and swan](https://discuss.blues.com/t/issue-with-i2c-connection-onnotecarrier-af-and-swan/829)
**Author:** [@ujur007](https://discuss.blues.com/u/ujur007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 3:06am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/issue-with-i2c-connection-onnotecarrier-af-and-swan/829 "2022-05-17T03:06:25Z")
I have a notecard connected on Notecarrier-Af with Blues Swan on it. I am using the the grove connector to connect the I2C sensors such as MPU6050 and BME280 just to see if it works. The issue is that none of the sensor… --- ## [Notecarrier AF V+ pin?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecarrier-af-v-pin/791)
**Author:** [@dirtdevil](https://discuss.blues.com/u/dirtdevil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecarrier-af-v-pin/791 "2022-05-05T00:39:50Z")
The documentation for the Notecarrier AF says that it is safe to power the Notecarrier by “applying 2.5 - 5.5 VDC to the V+ pin.\*” None of the breakout pins are labeled V+. The V1.7 schematic has this: Which implie… --- ## [How to use Notecarrier with external boards](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-use-notecarrier-with-external-boards/751)
**Author:** [@ujur007](https://discuss.blues.com/u/ujur007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-use-notecarrier-with-external-boards/751 "2022-04-03T17:09:45Z")
Hi, I was trying to setup a swan MCU for my project to use with Notecarrier. The issue, I encountered was that it was a long setup of installation steps and after following the steps, the Arduino I was going through th… --- ## [C# Host for Notecard](https://discuss.blues.com/t/c-host-for-notecard/453)
**Author:** [@bytewizer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/bytewizer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/c-host-for-notecard/453 "2022-02-18T14:14:00Z")
In case your interested in using Visual Studio and C# as a host for Notecard. I have published an I2c driver that works great with the Notecarrier-AF and GHI Electronics FEZ Feather. --- ## [How to safely power Notecarrier AF?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-safely-power-notecarrier-af/126)
**Author:** [@tamberg](https://discuss.blues.com/u/tamberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-safely-power-notecarrier-af/126 "2021-11-30T17:02:28Z")
Hi, the Notecarrier AF has USB and 2 JST, and the Feather board (e.g. ESP32) has USB and JST. Which of these can / should be used to power the assembled dev kit? And is it safe to connect both USB ports at once? (e.g. t… --- ## [Notehub Geolocation Data Error for Notecarrier AF](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notehub-geolocation-data-error-for-notecarrier-af/329)
**Author:** [@paigen11](https://discuss.blues.com/u/paigen11)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notehub-geolocation-data-error-for-notecarrier-af/329 "2021-08-23T13:29:23Z")
Good morning, Last night, I set up my Notecarrier AF to do asset tracking, by following along with this tutorial: Asset Tracking with GPS - IoT Connectivity at Blues I saw events showing up in Notehub afterwards, so I … --- ## [Connecting External SIM with Notecarrier AF-1.7](https://discuss.blues.com/t/connecting-external-sim-with-notecarrier-af-1-7/377)
**Author:** [@Pranav\_Patel](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Pranav_Patel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/connecting-external-sim-with-notecarrier-af-1-7/377 "2021-08-20T04:15:10Z")
Hello, I AM FROM INDIA AND I AM HAVING TROUBLE CONFIGURING EXTERNAL SIM. I am using Note carrier AF with Quectel BG95-M3 notecard. As it provides global cellular feature but in my country it is not supported. So can yo… --- ## [SILabs driver for Mac Big Sur](https://discuss.blues.com/t/silabs-driver-for-mac-big-sur/344)
**Author:** [@emerson52241](https://discuss.blues.com/u/emerson52241)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/silabs-driver-for-mac-big-sur/344 "2021-07-28T14:26:25Z")
I am trying to follow the Sensor tutorial using Macbook Pro and Notecard AF dev package. I have installed the 6.01 SI Labs driver but it will not load under Big Sur. After researching, it appears that Apple has decided… --- ## [Data too long to fit in transmit buffer error](https://discuss.blues.com/t/data-too-long-to-fit-in-transmit-buffer-error/316)
**Author:** [@SensaWeb](https://discuss.blues.com/u/SensaWeb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/data-too-long-to-fit-in-transmit-buffer-error/316 "2021-07-06T15:30:42Z")
I’m trying the sensor tutorial here - note-tutorials/sensor-tutorials/arduino-wiring/esp32-with-library/esp32-with-library.ino at master · blues/note-tutorials · GitHub - and I’m getting the above error from the notecard… --- ## [Couldn't connect network using external SIM](https://discuss.blues.com/t/couldnt-connect-network-using-external-sim/214)
**Author:** [@salmanfarisvp](https://discuss.blues.com/u/salmanfarisvp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/couldnt-connect-network-using-external-sim/214 "2021-05-05T12:56:01Z")
Hi, I’m using Notecarrier-AF since I’m in India, I was using airtel sim as @bsatrom suggested. but couldn’t connect the network with the quickstart guide! I was following this guide: Notecard Quickstart - IoT Connectivi… --- ## [Access Feather Pins with a Doubler Shield](https://discuss.blues.com/t/access-feather-pins-with-a-doubler-shield/132)
**Author:** [@tamberg](https://discuss.blues.com/u/tamberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/access-feather-pins-with-a-doubler-shield/132 "2021-02-04T15:36:09Z")
Here’s a quick hack to access feather pins: shop.blues.io/products/feather-starter-kit www.adafruit.com/product/2890 (Doubler) Use stacking headers, cut one side: Add the Doubler shield to the AF kit: Add the … [Previous page](https://discuss.blues.com/c/hardware/notecarrier-f/21.md)