This is the Revision A verion of the Irsense3 RoboBrick. The status of this project is work in progress.

Irsense3 Robobrick (Revision A)

Table of Contents

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• 1. Introduction
• 2. Programming
• 3. Hardware
  • 3.1 Circuit Schematic
  • 3.2 Printed Circuit Board
• 4. Software
• 5. Issues

1. Introduction

The Irsense3 RoboBrick provides the ability to seek towards an IR beacon. In addition, it can be used to do simple IR proximity detection.

2. Programming

There is no programming specification yet.

3. Hardware

The hardware consists of a circuit schematic and a printed circuit board.

3.1 Circuit Schematic

The schematic for the Irsense3 RoboBrick is shown below:

The parts list kept in a separate file -- irsense3.ptl.

3.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board files are listed below:

irsense3_back.png

The solder side layer.

irsense3_front.png

The component side layer.

irsense3_artwork.png

The artwork layer.

irsense3.gbl

The RS-274X "Gerber" back (solder side) layer.

irsense3.gtl

The RS-274X "Gerber" top (component side) layer.

irsense3.gal

The RS-274X "Gerber" artwork layer.

irsense3.drl

The "Excellon" NC drill file.

irsense3.tol

The "Excellon" tool rack file.

4. Software

There is no software available yet.

5. Issues

Any fabrication issues are listed here.