Hello,

I've designed my own custom electronics PCB for my future prusa mendel build. The choice for a custom board as opposed to the many existing electronics is based primarily on the following:

* I want a board that's easy to etch myself
* I want a board that doesn't require an ATX PSU
* I just think it's fun to design my own electronics

So this is what I made:
Board:

board-20110712.png

Schematic:

schematic-20110712.png

It has the following features:

* All traces are at least 32 mills, with at least 24 mills spacing
* Separate voltages for the electronics, the motors and both heaters
* Compatible with an ATX PSU if you connect the right wires to the ATX connector (the board features a PS/on output and a separate +5V standby supply rail to power only the MCU next to the regular +5V supply rail for the rest of the electronics)
* Integrated USB connection using a standard SSOP28 to DIP breakout board for the FT232RL
* Fits on a standard 160 x 100 mm PCB

Now, this is actually the first PCB I've made. Therefore, I'm a bit worried that I made some rookie mistakes. Any comments on the board or the schematic are very welcome!

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/16/2011 08:43AM by pietr.

Perhaps you can pick some idea from here: [reprap.org]

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Absolutely, the board is already partly based on the Gen 7 electronics, with some modifications.

Looks good!

I'd make the traces for the heater current even wider. There's still a bit place left, so use it!

In the stepper driver breakout board, does MS1 have a pullup or pulldown now? With the A4983 breakout board, an external pulldown is required. Just MS1; MS2 and MS3 are fine.

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Yes, you are absolutely right! I forgot the MS1 external pulldown. I'm updating the schematic and board to fix this and I'll also make the heater traces even wider.

Thanks for the check-up, it may have saved me a lot of trouble!

Edit: I've added the updated board and schematic to the opening post.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/16/2011 08:43AM by pietr.

Hi Pietr,

Do you have the Eagle schematic and board files online somewhere? Id like to have a go at manufacturing and assembling you board at home.

Thanks,

Liam

Hi Liam,

I don't have the Eagle files online yet, but I'm planning to publish them somewhere in the near future.

I'll send you the most recent version of the eagle files through a PM today or tomorrow.

Note that I've also written my own firmware for this board. It's currently still in development but for me it works great. I'm planning to make a version 0.1 release of it this month. It can be found here: [code.google.com] .

Thanks Pietr,

That sounds great. Once I get the board made I will test your code and see how I go.

Regards,


Liam

As the time passing technology is advancing to new steps. Now everyone needs everything fast Gen 7 electronics is good to go as they are fast! Runs at 20 MHz -> 25% more speed. (generates more speed)

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Thanks Your Efforts.
I think the concrete and simple code is better than unkowned comlexed.
Main Concept be in Algo.

In RepRep users, Capable detail auxial code.
So, I think Your Code must be a main skeleton.

If three heater controlled in a nozzle , U need not add code.
It's the specific coder's job using your code.....

I think so,,,
Good Luck...

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/25/2012 10:20AM by populous.

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you are saying .

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