User Manual
RST - this is the Reset pin, tie to ground to
manually reset the ATSAMD51, as well as launch
the bootloader manually
ARef - the analog reference pin. Normally the
reference voltage is the same as the chip logic
voltage (3.3V) but if you need an alternative analog
reference, connect it to this pin and select the
external AREF in your firmware. Can't go higher
than 3.3V!
Debug Interface
If you'd like to do more advanced development, trace-
debugging, or not use the bootloader, we have the
SWD interface exposed.
You can use any 2x5 0.05" pitch SWD interface to
connect. We suggest a J-Link, its supported by every
IDE/software that can program the ATSAMD51.
On the Metro M4 Express AirLift, at least for now, AREF is tied to 3.3V due to a silicon v0 bug that does not
allow the DACs to work unless AREF is connected to 3.3V. You cut the bottom jumper if you need a different
AREF voltage but note that this may change DAC range!
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