smiller29
Resolved by Jeremie!
How To Design Custom PCB'S
In my Inmoov project I need to develop some break-out PC boards for the signal lines and power to different parts of the robot. I have seen others that have done this and would like to ask what they may of used to do the designing with? I myself like working with Mac software but can also use Windows based products. I am looking for the easiest to use program that is free to makers like us. I have searched Google and found a lot of packages but not sure which one would be best for what I want to do.
If anyone has already done this and would be willing to share their work, it would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
FYI: After I post this question I found this post "Pcb's In Larger Robot Builds". https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/Pcb-s-In-Larger-Robot-Builds-4310
This has good information in it but it is a bit out dated and I am sure more options maybe available.
I just found this thread. Don't know how I missed it.
I love the idea of having a board like this available. I always bypass the EZB when powering servos and DC motors. I'm ashamed to say that my wiring job has turned into a rats nest from designing and building additional parts of my robot on top of each other as I went over the years. Using something like would have made it easer to expand and keep my wiring less messy.
@Smiller29, That is a beautiful wiring job. I'm jealous. LOL.
One thing to consider is that if using many different servos and motors that they may have different voltage needs. Offering different size boards may make it easer to send different voltages to different servos. However this can be easily managed by placing a BCC or DC to DC power converter just before the servos.
Also amperage needs to be considered. I'd request using components that could handle high amp levels. Make it somewhat universal to use from micro to super HD servos. I know this would cost more to produce and add to the price but it would be nice to have. Perhaps two different models. One for lower amps, one for higher amp demands.
Just a few thoughts. Thanks for asking. It's wonderful that EZ Robot is open to new products like this!
LOL, thanks brother! The only good thing about the looks of my wiring inside the B9 is that it's all hidden. But it works! Electricity does not worry about beauty I guess. Still I wish I had the pre planning skills with my wiring that other builders like you have. I seem to get all excited and rush in and start building. I end up with a rats mess and too many wires and connections. On the up side this does tend to sectionalize the circuits and helps with troubleshooting if can follow the wires and I've managed to keep the wire colors consistent.
I don't t have a lot of patience I guess. You're an inspiration.
Wow, looks very good. very clean. I like . I like those servo boards too. I use to get them from servocity. ALso have made a few on my own as well, pretty straight forward to make. I also really like that power switch bank. nice job all around.
@RoboHappy
If you ever need any of the servo boards let me know I have some to sell. My email is in profile.
Here is the link for that switch bank for those who are looking for it.
https://czh-labs.com/products/screw-mount-6-position-rocker-switch-dc-power-distribution-strip-module