This is the Revision A version of the MotorScan RoboBrick. The status of this project is work in progress.

MotorScan 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 MotorScan RoboBrick allows for control of up to three small DC motors via pulse width modulation. The motor voltage input can range from 1 volt to 24 volts.

2. Programming

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 MotorScan RoboBrick is shown below:

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

3.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit files are listed below:

motorscan_back.png

The solder side layer.

motorscan_front.png

The component side layer.

motorscan_artwork.png

The artwork layer.

motorscan.gbl

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

motorscan.gtl

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

motorscan.gal

The RS-274X "Gerber" artwork layer.

motorscan.drl

The "Excellon" NC drill file.

motorscan.tol

The "Excellon" NC drill rack file.

4. Software

There is no software yet.

5. Issues

Any fabrication issues are listed here.