layout
3 posts
-
BOM finalized, brokers for some ICs, and motor driver spacing
Finalized the bill of materials, including deciding whether brokers are acceptable for a few signal chain ICs hit by the shortage, and wrapped up spacing on the motor control board.
-
Test points, a preliminary review, and silkscreen cleanup
Worked out test points that function with the board inside a metal box and outside it, passed a preliminary design review on every section, and cleaned up the silkscreen ahead of a final review Monday.
-
Bringing up the power section of the board
A full day on the power portion of the PCB. Fuse and diodes for protection, a solid ground plane with short loops, LDOs for clean rails, and a power plane split by voltage.