Actuator
About the Actuator PCB
Actuator is an open source PCB design by ANGELOREYES-afk, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 37.4 × 54.4 mm, with 20 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the DRV8313PWP and INA240A2D. By type, the board carries 7 resistors, 6 capacitors, 4 ICs, 2 connectors and 1 diode.
It belongs with the robotics & motion and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
Field orientation controlled BLDC motor firmware, stl files, and blog.
This repository contains key components of the BLDC actuator development project: a custom DRV8313 motor driver PCB, embedded FOC starter firmware, and 3D models for the test stand and mounting hardware. Detailed portfolio writeups outline the progression from hoverboard actuator experiments to a custom low-voltage control stack. This README provides a concise and practical overview.
Main components on the Actuator
Actuator bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRV8313PWP | PWP0028F_L | U1 |
| 1 | ~ | PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | U2 |
| 2 | INA240A2D | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U3, U4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | TB001-500-03BE | phase_pinouts | J3 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | 100uF | circular_cap_6.3 | C1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 470nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C4 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C5, C6 |
| 4 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R6, R7 |
| 1 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 10m | R_2010_5025Metric | R4 |
| 1 | 10k | R_2010_5025Metric | R5 |
Actuator design files
The KiCad project lives in the ANGELOREYES-afk/Actuator repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutKicad/FOC_DV.kicad_pcb
- SchematicKicad/FOC_DV.kicad_sch
Actuator: common questions
How big is the Actuator PCB?
The Actuator measures 37.4 × 54.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Actuator?
20 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Actuator design files?
From the ANGELOREYES-afk/Actuator repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Actuator design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ANGELOREYES-afk. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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