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Pulse echo azimuthal scanner

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Pulse echo azimuthal scanner PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by Jerome-Graves

About the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner PCB

Pulse echo azimuthal scanner is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by Jerome-Graves, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 65 mm, with 14 components from 13 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the HX711. By type, the board carries 7 connectors, 4 ICs, 2 resistors and 1 capacitor.

It belongs with the test & measurement, robotics & motion and science & space designs in this gallery.

From the project

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Pulse echo azimuthal scanner, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner

PicoHX711

Pulse echo azimuthal scanner bill of materials (BOM)

14 components, 13 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Pico
U102
1
HX711
U103
2
~
U201, U401
1
12V input
J101
1
Encoder 1
J102
1
Encoder 2
J103
1
TMC_PWR_0
J108
1
TMC_PWR_1
J109
1
DS18B20
J111
1
Load Cell
J113
1
220uF
C101
1
1k
R101
1
4.7k
R102

Pulse echo azimuthal scanner design files

The KiCad project lives in the Jerome-Graves/pulse-echo-azimuthal-scanner repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Pulse echo azimuthal scanner: common questions

What microcontroller does the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner use?

The Pulse echo azimuthal scanner is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner PCB?

The Pulse echo azimuthal scanner measures 100 × 65 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner?

14 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner design files?

From the Jerome-Graves/pulse-echo-azimuthal-scanner repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Jerome-Graves chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Pulse echo azimuthal scanner 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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