SmartPort Arduino¶

Rokenbok vehicles can be controlled using an Arduino connected to the SmartPort on a Command Deck. This allows for up to 15 vehicles to be controlled with up to 12 controllers.

Requirements¶

Arduino IDE (for installation on the Arduino)
Rokenbok Command Deck (Gen 1)
5V logic Arduino with USB-over-serial support (Uno recommended)
Mini-DIN 6 cable (the Smartport connector)

Configuration¶

Download the smart_port_arduino.ino sketch from the Smart-Port-Arduino repository
Install the sketch with Arduino IDE and make note of the serial device name/path
Modify the following in settings.ini:
- Add the serial device name/path you noted earlier as serial_port under the [smartport_arduino] section:
```
[smartport_arduino]
serial_port = COM3  # Replace with what was shown in the Arduino IDE
```
- Add the name of each of the vehicles connected along with their number under [smartport_arduino.vehicles]:
```
[smartport_arduino.vehicles]
1 = Dozer
2 = Skiptrack
3 = Loader
# ... and so on ...
```

Wiring the Arduino to the Command Deck¶

An easy way to get set up is buying a screw terminal HAT or adapter along with a Mini-DIN 6 breakout cable to make a solid connection without any soldering needed as shown below:

SmartPort pinout¶

SmartPort pin	Arduino pin	Function
1	12	MISO
2	13	Serial clock
3	-	Frame end
4	11	MOSI
5	GND	Ground
6	8	Slave ready
-	9 *	Slave ready (virtual)
-	10 *	Slave select

* Pins 9 and 10 are connected to each other instead of the SmartPort. This can be done with a breadboard jumper wire or even a paperclip.

** Many diagrams will flip the orientation of these pins horizontally. The image above is looking at the face of the port