Introduction and Overview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a FREE-WILi Whale Tail tool sponsored by Microchip, Analog Devices and ICS Village. Thanks to our sponsors for allowing us to keep the prices low for everyone to get access to this badge at an affordable price.
FREE-WILi teamed up with Defcon industrial control systems (ICS) village to bring you an ICS first ever badge. The badge will make your Defcon experience more memorable by highlighting digital protocols commonly used in industrial settings. This innovative badge features cutting-edge technologies like CAN FD and 10BASE-T1L, making it a versatile tool for both learning and application in industrial and automotive environments.
At the heart of the Whale Tail Badge is a RP2040 Microcontroller
Package Contents
If you purchase the Whale Tail from the Defcon 32 industrial control systems (ICS) then you will have received a Whale Tail badge, cable to add FREE-WILi device and RF-Controlled LED Bracelets.
Operational Overview
With a Raspberry Pi Pico, the uses are infinite! However, this isn't just a Raspberry Pi Pico, your Whale Tail features a variety of interfaces and capabilities, including a 10BASE-T1L interface for lightweight, long-distance data transmission up to 10 Mbps, a CAN FD interface, an RS485 Modbus interface, and a 4-20mA sensor simulator. It also includes 6 programmable RGB LEDs, 2 capacitive touch sensors, and an expansion plug for adding display, power, and wireless modules using FREE-WILi. This versatile badge is designed for seamless integration and programming, making it suitable for testing and development purposes.
Block Diagram
FREE-WILi Whale Tail Front Side -
FREE-WILi Whale Tail Back Side -
Summary of Key Features
- 1x 10BASE-T1L Interface based on Analog Devices ADIN1110
- 1x CAN FD Interface: Based on Microchip MCP2518FD binary compatible with CANIS lab CANPICO
- RS485 Modbus Interface
- 6x Serial RGB Color Programmable LED
- 4-20mA Sensor Simulator
- Expansion Plug for FREE-WILi Device
Hardware and Software Requirements
- USB Type C cable for power and configuration
- Optional FREE-WILi Device