AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat

dbd·AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat PCB layout, top view — open source board by dbd

About the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat PCB

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat is an open source PCB design by dbd, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 68.6 × 53.3 mm, with 21 components from 11 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the 74LVC2G241 and TXB0104PW. By type, the board carries 7 connectors, 7 capacitors, 4 resistors and 2 ICs.

From the project

A HAT designed for the AdaFruit Metro ESP32-S3 to communicate with Dynamixel servos using this library

A HAT designed for the AdaFruit Metro ESP32-S3 to communicate with Dynamixel servos using this library

If the JST connectors don't match the footprint, try inserting them the otherway. Incorrectly soldering them shouldn't cause harm since the 12v line is in the middele regardless but I don't recommend finding out.

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat bill of materials (BOM)

21 components, 11 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
74LVC2G241
U1
1
TXB0104PW
U2
1
Power
J1
1
Digital/PWM
J2
1
Analog
J3
1
Digital/PWM
J4
3
Conn_01x03_Socket
J5, J6, J7
1
SW_Push
RST1
6
.1uf
C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7
1
C
C3
4
10k
R1, R2, R3, R4

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat design files

The KiCad project lives in the dbd/AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat: common questions

How big is the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat PCB?

The AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat measures 68.6 × 53.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat?

21 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat design files?

From the dbd/AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the AdafruitMetroESP32-DynamixelHat design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dbd. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.