Motors only
About the Motors only PCB
Motors only 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 34.3 × 19.5 mm, with 10 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM317_SOT-223. By type, the board carries 3 resistors, 2 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 module, 1 transistor and 1 connector.
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 Motors only
Motors only bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 10 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM317_SOT-223 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U1 |
| 1 | Motor_DC | Vybronics_VZ7AL2B1692612 | M1 |
| 1 | C2923352 Q_NMOS_GDS | SOT-89-3 | Q2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X03_SOCKET Conn_01x03_Socket | JST_XH_B3B-XH-A_1x03_P2.50mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 240 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 1 | 330 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R4 |
| 1 | 220 | R_2010_5025Metric_Pad1.40x2.65mm_HandSolder | R5 |
Motors only 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.
Motors only: common questions
How big is the Motors only PCB?
The Motors only measures 34.3 × 19.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Motors only?
10 components, from 10 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 Motors only 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 Motors only design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which open-neuroscience chose for the repository.
