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Rover PCB v2

kwag1227·Autonomous-Rover-Project·electrical schematics/Rover_PCB_v2/Rover_PCB_v2.kicad_pcb

Rover PCB v2 layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by kwag1227

About the Rover PCB v2

Rover PCB v2 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by kwag1227, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 203.9 × 96.2 mm, with 62 components from 27 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 17 connectors, 16 resistors, 10 capacitors, 4 diodes, 1 module and 1 fuse.

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

From the project

Stores all files relating to my all-terrain, Perseverance-inspired mars rover.

This repository contains all design files, software, and documentation for an all-terrain, six-legged rover capable of navigating rough terrain and collecting environmental samples. It is a personal robotics project focused on demonstrating skills in embedded systems, motor control, and computer vision.

- Navigate difficult terrain using a rocker-bogie suspension system - Collect and store small samples (e.g., rocks or soil) - Avoid untraversable obstacles using sensors - Showcase design and control of a multi-motor robotic system - Build a custom PCB - Implement ROS2 and Gazebo Simulation

Main components on the Rover PCB v2

RaspberryPi_Pico

Rover PCB v2 bill of materials (BOM)

62 components, 27 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
RaspberryPi_Pico
A1
1
To_6VA_Converter
J1
1
To_6VB_Convertor
J2
1
Magnetometer_Module_Header
J3
1
IMU_Module_Header
J4
1
GPS_Module_Header
J5
1
Ultrasonic_Sensor_Header
J6
1
5V_Regulator_Header
J7
1
Raspberry_Pi_4
J8
1
Servo_PWM_Header
J9
4
Encoder_Header
J10, J11, J12, J13
1
6VA_In_Screw
J14
1
6VA_Out_Screw
J15
1
6VB_In_Screw
J16
1
6VB_Out_Screw
J17
6
R_US
10k1, 33k1, 150ohm1, 180ohm1, 180ohm2, 510ohm1
1
C
330uF1
3
BDC_Motor_Screw_Terminal
BDC_Out_Screw2, BDC_Out_Screw3, BDC_Out_Screw4
2
~
Driver_Board1, Driver_Board2
1
Fuse
F1
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QtyPartRefs
1
XT60_Port
XT60
4
LED
D1, D2, D3, D4
4
0.1uF
C1, C4, C6, C9
4
220uF
C2, C3, C5, C10
2
10uF
C7, C8
8
2k
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8
8
1k
R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16

Rover PCB v2 design files

The KiCad project lives in the kwag1227/Autonomous-Rover-Project repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Rover PCB v2: common questions

What microcontroller does the Rover PCB v2 use?

The Rover PCB v2 is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Rover PCB v2?

The Rover PCB v2 measures 203.9 × 96.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.600198 mm thick.

How many components are on the Rover PCB v2?

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

Where can I download the Rover PCB v2 design files?

From the kwag1227/Autonomous-Rover-Project repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Rover PCB v2 design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with kwag1227. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Rover PCB v2 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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