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Rover Project v2

kwag1227·Autonomous-Rover-Project·electrical schematics/Rover_PCB_v2/Rover_Project_v2.kicad_pcb

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

About the Rover Project v2 PCB

Rover Project v2 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by kwag1227, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 100 mm, with 60 components from 24 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 19 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 Project v2

RaspberryPi_Pico

Rover Project v2 bill of materials (BOM)

60 components, 24 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
RaspberryPi_Pico
A1
1
XT60_Port
J1
1
12V_6V_Input_Screw
J2
1
6V_Output_Screw
J3
1
IMU_Module_Header
J4
1
Magnetometer_Module_Header
J5
1
Raspberry_Pi_4
J6
1
Servo_PWM_Header
J7
4
BDC_Motor_Screw_Terminal
J8, J9, J10, J11
4
Encoder_Header
J12, J13, J14, J15
1
6V_to_Motors_Screw
J16
1
Ultrasonic_Sensor_Header
J17
1
5V_Regulator_Header
J20
1
GPS_Module_Header
J21
6
R_US
10k1, 33k1, 150ohm1, 180ohm1, 180ohm2, 510ohm1
1
C
330uF1
2
~
Driver_Board1, Driver_Board2
1
Fuse
F1
4
LED
D1, D2, D3, D4
4
0.1uF
C1, C4, C7, C8
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QtyPartRefs
4
220uF
C2, C3, C9, C10
2
10uF
C5, C6
8
2k
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8
8
1k
R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16

Rover Project 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 Project v2: common questions

What microcontroller does the Rover Project v2 use?

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

How big is the Rover Project v2 PCB?

The Rover Project v2 measures 100 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.600198 mm thick.

How many components are on the Rover Project v2?

60 components, from 24 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Rover Project 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 Project 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 Project 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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