HYTE THICC Q60 Protocol Documentation

This document outlines the protocol and connection details for the HYTE THICC Q60 liquid cooler system.

Q Series Cooler Hub I-O & Power Relationship Diagram

This diagram illustrates the interconnections and power flow for the HYTE THICC Q60 cooler's control hub. It details how the hub interfaces with the PC motherboard, pump, and LCD cap, managing power, fan speeds, and data signals.

Key Components and Connections:

Power Board: Receives 12V input from two Type-C connectors (labeled 'For Power', originating from GPU 6PIN 12V). It outputs 12V and 5V.
USB Hub: Connects to the Motherboard (MB) via USB 5V and USB data. It distributes USB data and 5V power to other components.
Q Series Cooler Control Board: The central control unit. It interfaces with the MB for power (12V, 5V), fan control (MB FAN PWM, MB FAN speed, MB TACH), and data (MB USB data). It manages outputs to the PUMP and LCD Cap, and includes an STM32 microcontroller for RGB control.
LCD Cap: Receives 5V power and STM32 RGB control signals from the control board.

Connections to Motherboard (MB):

MB USB data
MB USB 5V
MB FAN PWM
MB FAN speed
GND
MB TACH

Connections to PUMP:

12V (1.2A)
PWM
SPEED(RPM)
GND
MB USB 5V

Connections to LCD Cap:

MB USB 5V
STM32 RGB CTRL
5V

Type C Connectors (x2):

Labeled 'For Power', these connectors accept GPU 6PIN 12V input to supply the hub.

Block Diagram - Q60_LCD Cap

This diagram details the internal architecture of the Q60 LCD Cap, outlining its processing, memory, display, and ARGB control systems.

Key Components:

SOC: MT8167A
Memory: 1GB DDR4*2 (K4A8G165WC-BCTD), 8/16/32GB EMMC
Display: 4.99-inch TFT display (720*1280 resolution)
ARGB Control: ARGB Switch SGM3157
ARGB Matrix: TFT Rear Lighting, containing 42 addressable RGB LEDs.

Connectivity:

Connects to the Motherboard (MB) via USB 2.0.
MIPI interface for the LCD.
ARGB signal and GPIO pin with timer from the SOC.
ARGB control signals are managed via the ARGB switch, influenced by both the SOC and an external STM32 microcontroller.

Local Connections:

The LCD Cap also has local connections for LCD ARGB, ARGB Matrix, and GND.

Type C Connector Pin Definitions

HyteBus 24PIN Define: Type-C(24PIN) Male and Female

The 24-pin Type-C connectors in the HyteBus system are defined for both male (power output) and female (power input) configurations, carrying power, data, and ARGB signals.

Type-C (24PIN) Male (Power Output)

This connector is designed to output power and signals from the hub.

Pin	Signal Name	Direction	Pin	Signal Name	Direction
A1	GND	Output	A12	GND	Output
A2	TX1+	Output	A11	RX2+	Output
A3	TX1-	Output	A10	RX2-	Output
A4	12V / Vbus	Output	A9	12V / Vbus	Output
A5	CC1	Output	A8	SBU1	Output
A6	D+	Output	A7	D-	Output
B1	GND	Output	B12	GND	Output
B2	TX2+	Output	B11	RX1+	Output
B3	TX2-	Output	B10	RX1-	Output
B4	12V / Vbus	Output	B9	12V / Vbus	Output
B5	CC2	Output	B8	SBU2	Output
B6	D-	Output	B7	D+	Output

Note: The 'Reserved (Fan detect)' and 'ARGB' signals are mentioned but not explicitly mapped to specific pins in this male connector definition table.

Type-C (24PIN) Female (Power Input)

This connector is designed to receive power and signals into the hub.

Pin	Signal Name	Direction	Pin	Signal Name	Direction
A1	GND	Input	A12	GND	Input
A2	TX1+	Input	A11	RX2+	Input
A3	TX1-	Input	A10	RX2-	Input
A4	12V / Vbus	Input	A9	12V / Vbus	Input
A5	CC1	Input	A8	SBU1	Input
A6	D+	Input	A7	D-	Input
B1	GND	Input	B12	GND	Input
B2	TX2+	Input	B11	RX1+	Input
B3	TX2-	Input	B10	RX1-	Input
B4	12V / Vbus	Input	B9	12V / Vbus	Input
B5	CC2	Input	B8	SBU2	Input
B6	D-	Input	B7	D+	Input

Note: The 'Reserved (Fan detect)' and 'ARGB' signals are mentioned but not explicitly mapped to specific pins in this female connector definition table. VCONN is present on pin B4 (Female).

Q60 Power Connector Define & Signal Connector Define

This section provides detailed specifications for the Type-C power and signal connectors used with the Q60. The Type-C x2 connectors supply 12V (21 pins) and GND (22 pins) totaling 15A, and USB 5V (1 pin) at 0.5A.

Type-C Power Connector (x2) Specifications:

Provides 12V (21 pins) and GND (22 pins) with a total current capacity of 15A.
Provides USB 5V (1 pin) with a current capacity of 0.5A.

Pin Definitions (Type-C 24PIN Male - Power + Signal)

This table details the pin assignments for the male Type-C connector, combining power and signal functions. It is designed for power output.

Pin	Signal Name	Direction	Pin	Signal Name	Direction
A1	GND	Output	A12	GND	Output
A2	TX1+	Output	A11	RX2+	Output
A3	TX1-	Output	A10	RX2-	Output
A4	12V / Vbus	Output	A9	12V / Vbus	Output
A5	CC1	Output	A8	SBU1	Output
A6	D+	Output	A7	D-	Output
B1	GND	Output	B12	GND	Output
B2	TX2+	Output	B11	RX1+	Output
B3	TX2-	Output	B10	RX1-	Output
B4	12V / Vbus	Output	B9	12V / Vbus	Output
B5	CC2	Output	B8	SBU2	Output
B6	D-	Output	B7	D+	Output

Note: The 'Reserved (Fan detect)' and 'ARGB' signals are mentioned but not explicitly mapped to specific pins in this table.

Internal Connections Diagram Description:

This diagram illustrates the internal connections between the USB 2.0 HUB (GL850), the LCD Cap, and the Cooler Control STM32L412 microcontroller, originating from the Motherboard (MB).

MB USB (9PIN) Connection: Provides 5V, D+, D-, GND to the USB HUB.
USB 2.0 HUB GL850: Receives MB USB signals and distributes them.
LCD Cap USB Connection: Receives 5V, D+, D-, GND. It has internal connections labeled (1) D+ and (2) D- for the LCD Cap and ARGB Matrix.
Cooler Control STM32L412: Receives D+ and D- from the USB HUB, along with 5V and GND, to manage cooler functions.
Power Sources: The system also notes input from a GPU 6pin 12V/15A and potential bypass for MB CPU fan.

Important Notes:

Reserved Pins: Type-C reserved pins are not specified by the MCU.
Power Scheme: The system utilizes USB power for the MCU and SATA power for FT, FR, and LED Strip components.

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