Robotonics

Electronic Design Engineer

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Finally got some sensible results...

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4x4x4 LEDCUBE at night...

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PIC24E SK + Custom PCB + MRF24WB0MA connected to internet via Wifi router

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Finishing a control circuit for the TCN75 temp sensor

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Finally finished unravelling the rats nest!

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Making my own OpenPicus Wifi Board. The circuit is getting a bit complex as I am trying to fit it onto a spare piece of 9cm x 6cm double side PCB.

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TCN75-3.3V Sensor breakout PCB with cable attached

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             Breakout PCB for TCN75-3.3V Temp sensor from Microchip

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TCN75 Temp Sensor details

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LEDCube prototype - First simple test to ensure the circuit is working correctly.

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Robot Builders

LED Cube prototype is now finished and working. All schematics and code will be available on http://www.robotonics.co.uk from Monday.

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Placing components and routing in EAGLE PCB design software.

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A preview of LEDCube schematic using EAGLE  5.11.0 professional PCB design software

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Electronic CAD packages

That time again!

I am frustrated! After spending weeks designing, and identifying suitable components and materials for LEDCube, I am now wrestling with component layout, and the rats nest of unconnected pins in EAGLE CAD.

I usually arrive at a compromise after redoing everything 4 or 5 times. It would be an excellent idea to inject some intelligence, into the process of component layout.

For example, imagine a CAD program with the ability to recognise, that a resistor connected to a LED, should be placed next to that LED, and so on.

I will look for solutions and post the results in my new EAGLE blog.

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