Infrared n motors
About the Infrared n motors PCB
Infrared n motors is an open source PCB design by open-neuroscience, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 88 × 78 mm, with 25 components from 15 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM317_SOT-223 and AL5809-50P1-7. By type, the board carries 7 diodes, 6 resistors, 3 ICs, 2 transistors, 2 connectors and 2 switches.
From the project
In collaboration with BFKLAB, we are developing a system to measure behaviour of fruit flies. The system is high-throughput, that is, we can measure several animals at a time.
In collaboration with BFKLAB, we are developing a system to measure behaviour of fruit flies. The system is high-throughput, that is, we can measure several animals at a time.
The system will have interchangeable plates (round plates, narrow corridors) at the bottom, so different assays can be performed.
Other characteristics: - Vibration motors to disturb awake/sleep patterns - Bottom infrared illumination - RGB LEDs for Optogenetics - White LEDs for simulating day/night cycles
Main components on the Infrared n motors
Infrared n motors bill of materials (BOM)
25 components, 15 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM317_SOT-223 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U1 |
| 2 | AL5809-50P1-7 | POWERDI123-C2_DIO-M | U2, U3 |
| 1 | Motor_DC | Vybronics_VZ7AL2B1692612 | M1 |
| 2 | C2923352 Q_NMOS_GDS | SOT-89-3 | Q1, Q2 |
| 2 | CONN_02X15_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x15_Odd_Even | IDC-Header_2x15_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 1 | C692519 IR_LED_channel | SW_DIP_SPSTx12_Slide_6.7x32.04mm_W8.61mm_P2.54mm_LowProfile | SW1 |
| 1 | C692519 Motor_channel | SW_DIP_SPSTx12_Slide_6.7x32.04mm_W8.61mm_P2.54mm_LowProfile | SW2 |
| 6 | LED | LED_Everlight-SMD3528_3.5x2.8mm_67-21ST | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 1 | C2481 D_Schottky | D_SMA_Handsoldering | D9 |
| 1 | 1UF 1uF | C_Elec_4x5.4 | C1 |
| 1 | 0.1UF 0.1uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 2 | 10K 10k | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R1, R6 |
| 2 | 220 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R2, R5 |
| 1 | 240 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 1 | 330 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R4 |
Infrared n motors design files
The KiCad project lives in the open-neuroscience/Fly_highthroughput repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Infrared n motors: common questions
How big is the Infrared n motors PCB?
The Infrared n motors measures 88 × 78 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Infrared n motors?
25 components, from 15 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Infrared n motors design files?
From the open-neuroscience/Fly_highthroughput repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Infrared n motors design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which open-neuroscience chose for the repository.
