MF0 Machine Learning Core Module

2022-07-06

Software and hardware overview

MF0 face recognition module appearance at a glance

MF0
Description Front view Back view
MF0 MF0 front Pin Map
 MF0 back view
MF0 Dock

Module features:

  • CPU: RISC-V 64bit dual-core processor, 400Mhz standard frequency (overclockable)
  • Image recognition: QVGA@60FPS/VGA@30FPS
  • Deep learning framework: TensorFlow/Keras/Darknet
  • Peripherals: FPIOA, UART, GPIO, SPI, I²C, I²S, WDT, TIMER, etc
  • 2.54mm pitch DIP/SMT pad
  • Can be connected to a breadboard
  • Onboard camera connector
  • ROM: 4MByte
  • RAM: 6MByte (General purpose) + 2MByte (KPU dedicated)

Hardware pin

No. Description
24 User IO24
25 User IO25
26 User IO26, MF0_Dock(LCD_RST)
27 User IO27, MF0_Dock(LCD_CLK)
28 User IO28, MF0_Dock(LCD_DC)
29 User IO29, MF0_Dock(LCD_SDA)
--- ---
BOOT Power-on boot mode selection (user IO16, not recommended for users)
IO5 User IO5 (ISP_TX)
IO4 User IO4 (ISP_RX)
EN MF0 power enable pin, default high level enable
RST K210 reset pin
VIN External power supply 3.4-5.9V (5.0V recommended)
GND External power supply ground
3V3 Module power supply 3.3V output

Agreement

Serial port protocol:

MFO burns HEX protocol firmware by default
MF0 has two protocol firmware, which is convenient for users to use according to specific needs

-HEX format serial protocol firmware
-JSON format serial protocol firmware

HEX example

Serial Protocol Assistant

Update MF0 firmware

MF0 hardware connection:

No. USB to serial port module MF0 IO Remarks
1 5V VIN ---
2 GND GND ---
3 TX IO4 ---
4 RX IO5 ---
5 DTR BOOT ---
6 RTS RST ---

MF0 Dock hardware connection:

After connecting according to the following table, when downloading using kflash_gui, you need to press the boot and rst buttons, and release the rst and then the boot button to ensure that the K210 enters the download mode (ISP mode)

No. USB to serial port module MF0 Dock IO Remarks
1 5V VIN ---
2 GND GND ---
3 TX IO4 ---
4 RX IO5 ---

Then use kflash_gui to download the MF0 firmware