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ControlBoard v1

0x23·MicroManipulatorStepper·electronics/control_board/ControlBoard_v1.kicad_pcb

ControlBoard v1 PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by 0x23
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About the ControlBoard v1 PCB

ControlBoard v1 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by 0x23, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 64 × 85 mm, with 21 components from 14 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the ROB-14450 and DCDC_Converter. By type, the board carries 6 connectors, 6 capacitors, 4 ICs, 2 diodes, 2 resistors and 1 module.

From the project

A sub-micrometer 3D motion control plattform.

This project contains an open source low-cost, easy-to-build motorized XYZ Micro-Manipulator motion control platform achieving submicron precision. It's designed for applications such as optical alignment, probing electronic components, and microscopy.

Check out the YouTube video for more information about the device and how it is built: An Open Source Motorized XYZ Micro-Manipulator - Affordable sub µm Motion Control

ControlBoard v1, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the ControlBoard v1

ROB-14450DCDC_ConverterRaspberryPi_Pico

ControlBoard v1 bill of materials (BOM)

21 components, 14 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
3
ROB-14450
U1, U2, U3
1
DCDC_Converter
U4
1
RaspberryPi_Pico
A1
1
Motor1
J1
1
Motor2
J2
1
Motor3
J3
1
Encoder
J4
1
I2C
J5
1
Power
J7
1
1N5819
D1
1
PMEG4010
D2
3
C_Polarized
C1, C2, C3
3
C
C4, C5, C6
2
4K7
R1, R2

ControlBoard v1 design files

The KiCad project lives in the 0x23/MicroManipulatorStepper repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

ControlBoard v1: common questions

What microcontroller does the ControlBoard v1 use?

The ControlBoard v1 is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the ControlBoard v1 PCB?

The ControlBoard v1 measures 64 × 85 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the ControlBoard v1?

21 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the ControlBoard v1 design files?

From the 0x23/MicroManipulatorStepper repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the ControlBoard v1 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which 0x23 chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the ControlBoard v1 without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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