NRFControlPanel
About the NRFControlPanel PCB
NRFControlPanel is an open source PCB design by michaelshiloh, published on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 147.3 × 111.8 mm, with 11 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the RC1602A and NRF24L01_Breakout. By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 3 switches, 2 ICs and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
A control panel using an nRF24L01 radio. Designed for the class Performing Robots but could be used in many wireless remote control applications
A control panel using an nRF24L01 radio. Designed for the class Performing Robots but could be used in many wireless remote control applications
The board is intentionally larger than necessary to make it somewhat ergonomic, and to provide a place for a battery pack. If you use a portable charger (as I do) you may need to get one specifically designed for very low power drain, otherwise they shut off when too little current is being drawn. A key phrase is "Trickle Charging Mode" e.g. this. Holes are provided for zip ties to hold the battery pack
Main components on the NRFControlPanel
NRFControlPanel bill of materials (BOM)
11 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC1602A | WC1602A | U1 |
| 1 | NRF24L01_Breakout | nRF24L01_Breakout | U2 |
| 1 | Power | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Digital/PWM | PinSocket_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Analog | PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | Digital/PWM | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_ACP_CA14-H5_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 3 | SW_Push | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1, SW2, SW4 |
| 1 | R_Small_US | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
NRFControlPanel design files
The KiCad project lives in the michaelshiloh/resourcesForClasses repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
NRFControlPanel: common questions
How big is the NRFControlPanel PCB?
The NRFControlPanel measures 147.3 × 111.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the NRFControlPanel?
11 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the NRFControlPanel design files?
From the michaelshiloh/resourcesForClasses repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the NRFControlPanel design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its AGPL-3.0 license, which michaelshiloh chose for the repository.
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