{"product_id":"lor-core-v3","title":"LoR Core V3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLoR Core V3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLoR Core V3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact ESP32-based robotics and embedded control platform that combines processing, regulated power distribution, wireless communication, user controls and twelve powered I\/O connections on a single \u003cstrong\u003e50 × 50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for mobile robots, embedded devices, educational platforms, connected products, sensor systems, animatronics and custom mechatronic applications. By integrating the controller, power system, user interface and peripheral connections, the LoR Core V3 reduces wiring, development time and the number of separate boards required to build a complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower the board from a 6–12 VDC source, connect sensors, servos, electronic speed controllers, external drivers and expansion hardware, then program and debug through USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed for the Lord of Robots MiniBot platform, the LoR Core V3 is equally suited to rapid embedded prototyping, low-volume product development and permanent installation inside finished systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32-MINI-1 microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C programming and serial communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–12 VDC power input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated XT30 battery connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect battery solder pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve powered three-wire I\/O ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePWM and digital input\/output support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADC capability on compatible ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable 3.3 V, 5 V or 6 V peripheral power rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 A continuous and 10 A peak combined V+ output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUX header with SPI, I²C, UART, GPIO and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour programmable user buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne programmable slide switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour addressable RGB LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated BOOT and RESET buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated power regulation and distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour corner mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 50 × 50 mm 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controller for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIoT devices and connected products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless sensor nodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData acquisition systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed automation controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest fixtures and production tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded user interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart mechanisms and actuators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational embedded systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-volume custom electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof-of-concept product development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts onboard buttons, slide switch and RGB LEDs can be used for setup, mode selection, calibration, diagnostics and local status indication without requiring a separate interface board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobotics and Mechatronics Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is also designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniBot and small mobile robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational robotics platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo-driven mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimatronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor-based robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact automation equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom mechatronic prototypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwelve Powered I\/O Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twelve numbered three-wire ports provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable V+ peripheral power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32 signal connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be used with compatible hardware such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard and continuous-rotation servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog sensors on compatible ADC ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal motor drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelays and interface modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs and indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom peripheral boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shared V+ rail can be configured for \u003cstrong\u003e3.3 V, 5 V or 6 V\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e6 V selected by default\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V+ output supports up to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 A continuous combined load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 A peak combined load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak capability is intended for short-duration transient loads such as servo startup or stall events. Actual system performance also depends on input voltage, wiring, connector limits, thermal conditions and peripheral load behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAUX Expansion Header\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AUX header provides access to additional communication and expansion interfaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3 V power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supports displays, IMUs, environmental sensors, communication modules, external ADCs, storage devices and custom expansion hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESP32 platform supports several communication architectures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth gamepad control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth device communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi web interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal network connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP-NOW communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless telemetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobot-to-robot or device-to-device communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom IoT protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board can also operate as a fully autonomous embedded controller without an active wireless connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgramming and Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LoR Core V3 is compatible with standard ESP32 development tools and libraries, including the \u003cstrong\u003eArduino IDE, Codex, VS Code Platform IO and Espressif IDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C provides programming and serial debugging. The board can be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid firmware development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunications testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware validation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed-loop control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype user interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless product development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded systems education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware examples and documentation are available for functions including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePWM control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADC measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo and ESC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton and switch inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressable LED control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth gamepad control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom embedded applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentation and software resources can also be accessed through the QR code printed on the back of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical battery compatibility: \u003cstrong\u003e2S or 3S systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary power connection: \u003cstrong\u003eXT30\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate power connection: \u003cstrong\u003edirect solder pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable V+ output: \u003cstrong\u003e3.3 V, 5 V or 6 V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault V+ setting: \u003cstrong\u003e6 V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV+ continuous output: \u003cstrong\u003e5 A combined\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV+ peak output: \u003cstrong\u003e10 A combined\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify the selected V+ voltage before connecting peripherals. All connected hardware must be compatible with the configured rail voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LoR Core V3 does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e contain integrated brushed DC motor drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed DC motors require an external motor driver. Standard RC servos and compatible electronic speed controllers can connect directly to the powered I\/O ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESP32 uses \u003cstrong\u003e3.3 V logic\u003c\/strong\u003e. External hardware must use compatible logic levels or an appropriate level-shifting interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every ESP32 signal provides identical peripheral functionality. 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