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Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager

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Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager PCB layout, top view — open source AVR/Arduino board by daveydaid

About the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager PCB

Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by daveydaid, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 101.6 × 53.3 mm, with 27 components from 18 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Arduino_1pin, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the SN74HC241N and DC_DC_Step_Down_YOUMILE. By type, the board carries 15 connectors, 5 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 switches, 2 diodes and 1 capacitor.

It belongs with the robotics & motion designs in this gallery.

From the project

Stewart-Gough Platform utilising Dynamixel servo motors. Control loop and simulation handled by PC side, sending control information to Arduino for servo actuation.

Main components on the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager

SN74HC241NDC_DC_Step_Down_YOUMILE

Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager bill of materials (BOM)

27 components, 18 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
SN74HC241N
U1
1
DC_DC_Step_Down_YOUMILE
U2
1
VBAT_IN
J1
1
AX-12A Conn
J2
1
Digital
P1
1
Power
P2
2
Analog
P3, P4
1
PWM
P5
1
PWM
P6
1
Communication
P7
6
CONN_01X01
P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13
1
SW_DIP_x01
SW1
1
SW_DIP_x01
SW2
1
LED
D1
1
ATTACHED
D2
1
0.1uF
C1
3
10K
R1, R2, R3
2
value needs calcd
R4, R5

Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager design files

The KiCad project lives in the daveydaid/Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager: common questions

What microcontroller does the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager use?

The Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager is built around the Arduino_1pin, from the AVR/Arduino family.

How big is the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager PCB?

The Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager measures 101.6 × 53.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager?

27 components, from 18 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager design files?

From the daveydaid/Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which daveydaid chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Stewart-Platform-Head-Massager without the hardware?

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

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