HiveCam
About the HiveCam PCB
HiveCam is an open source PCB design by BioroboticsLab, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 118.3 × 110.7 mm, with 98 components from 17 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LMV358, NE555DR and 74LVC2G08. By type, the board carries 56 resistors, 14 capacitors, 11 transistors, 10 diodes and 7 ICs.
From the project
Hard- and software for the 2016-style IR flash system of the beesbook project. Original code/hardware design done by hmoenck. Unfortunately, I don't have the original git history available (just a folder on the recording PC..)
# bb_irflash - Infrared LED flashing software and hardware
bb_irflash is a software and hardware layout package. It contains the circuit and board layout for creating infrared flashing devices.
The software is C code written and tested for the Arduino Board Duemilanove. However, it should be easily adjusted to fit any arduino available on the market.
The hardware is designed to be triggered via signal current and powered with 12V. The design contains no protection mechanism whatsoever. So exchanging the resistors and/or LED's enables faster/slower flashing or constant lighting.
Main components on the HiveCam
HiveCam bill of materials (BOM)
98 components, 17 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | LMV358 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U5, U6, U7 |
| 2 | NE555DR | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U2, U4 |
| 1 | 74LVC2G08 | TSSOP-8_3x3mm_P0.65mm | U3 |
| 8 | NTMS4807NR2G | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | Q1, Q2, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10 |
| 2 | NSVMMBT2222AM3T5G | SOT-723 | Q3, Q4 |
| 1 | RFD14N05L | TO-251-3_Vertical | Q11 |
| 8 | LED | SFH-4716S | D1, D2, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| 2 | DIODE | D_0603_1608Metric | D3, D4 |
| 4 | 0.01u | C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C4, C6, C7 |
| 8 | 2m | CP_Radial_D12.5mm_P5.00mm | C2, C3, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14 |
| 2 | 1u | C_0402_1005Metric | C5, C8 |
| 16 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R6, R11, R12, R13, R16, R18, R21 +8 |
| 32 | 2 | R_2512_6332Metric | R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R8, R9, R10 +24 |
| 4 | 22k | R_0603_1608Metric | R14, R17, R23, R24 |
| 2 | 4.7k | R_0603_1608Metric | R15, R20 |
| 1 | 20k | R_0603_1608Metric | R19 |
| 1 | 100k | R_0603_1608Metric | R25 |
HiveCam design files
The KiCad project lives in the BioroboticsLab/bb_irflash repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
HiveCam: common questions
How big is the HiveCam PCB?
The HiveCam measures 118.3 × 110.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the HiveCam?
98 components, from 17 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the HiveCam design files?
From the BioroboticsLab/bb_irflash repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the HiveCam design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which BioroboticsLab chose for the repository.
