Printed Circuit Boards
Overview
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A complete set of OAP Reference Design modules have been used to create two-layer, printed circuit board layouts (PCB designs).
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| Manufacture | CAM files and submission instructions, PCB tools, vendors, and tips |
| Status | Current PCB design status |
| Process | PCB design process |
| Source | Refactored circuit schematics and PCB design files |
| PCB Parts | Parts grouped by OAP circuit board |
| Plans >> BOM >> Circuit Parts | Parts grouped by function |
OAP PCB Designs (Scott Crawford)
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OAP Descriptions from README.TXT (Dafydd)
Power Management Module
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OAP Desc: A device that monitors the main battery voltage, and control battery charging. I2C host interface.
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 5.0 inches x 4.0 inches
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Version: 0.6
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Download: pmm.zip
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| PMM PCB (Printed by Advanced Circuits) | |
Motor Control Module (Dual, Integrated LMD18200 H-Bridge Motor Driver IC's)
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OAP Desc: A device that generates high frequency PWM drive signals for the two main DC drive motors, and captures odometry data from wheel encoders.
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 5.0 inches x 4.0 inches
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Version: 0.7
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Download: mcm_0_7.zip
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| MCM 0.7 PCB (Printed by Futurlec) | |
Motor Control Module (External Motor Driver Required)
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OAP Desc: A device that generates high frequency PWM drive signals for the two main DC drive motors, and captures odometry data from wheel encoders.
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 3.0 inches x 3.0 inches
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Version: 0.6
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Download: mcm-0.6.zip
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| MCM 0.6 PCB (Printed by Advanced Circuits) | |
Sonar Array Module
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| SAM PCB Design (5 Volt Traces Highlighted) | |
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OAP Desc: A device for interfacing an array of sonar ranging sensors. Interfaces with the host via a synchronous serial bus (I2C).
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 5.0 inches x 4.0 inches
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Version: 0.6
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Download: sam.zip
Head Control Module
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OAP Desc: Device for driving the Pan and Tilt head and interfacing with the human body heat sensor. Interfaces with the host via a synchronous serial bus (I2C).
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Design Check: PASS
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Version: 0.6
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Size: 3.0 inches x 3.0 inches
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Download: hcm.zip
Input Module
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OAP Desc: A device that allows humans to enter instructions via an on-board keypad, universal IR TV remote, or a custom RF remote. Plugs directly into the host's PS/2 keyboard socket and emulates a standard keyboard.
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Design Check: PASS
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Version: 0.6
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Size: 3.0 inches x 3.0 inches
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Download: im.zip
Docking Station
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OAP Desc: Ground-based charging station.
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 3.3 inches x 3.3 inches
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Version: 0.6
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Download: dock.zip
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| Docking Station PCB Design(VEXT Traces Highlighted) | |
RF Remote Module
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OAP Desc: A standalone battery operated handheld radio frequency remote control unit that's compatible with the input module.
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Design Check: PASS
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Size: 2.5 inches x 2.0 inches
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Version: 0.6
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Download: rf.zip
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TODO - Modify PCB Design to fit inside a
I2C Parallel Port Interface Module
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OAP Desc: I2C Parallel Port Interface Module is a hardware device that connects to the parallel port of the mainboard. It provides an I2C master port that can be used to connect to the other OAP I2C modules, in situations when there's no I2C header available on the mainboard.
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Design Check: PASS
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Version: 0.2
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Size: 1.5 inches x 2.2 inches
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Download: i2c.zip
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Note: A commercially available USB to I2C PCB may be purchased online (see Plans >> BOM >> PC)
External Links
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gEDA software - GPL's suite of Electronic Design Automation Tools
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PCB software - Pcb is a CAD (computer aided design) program for the physical design of printed circuit boards.
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PCBDesignTutorialRevA.pdf - PCB Design Tutorial (pdf) by David L. Jones
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