Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller
About the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller PCB
Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller is an open source PCB design by RobsyRocket, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 83.8 × 48.1 mm, with 17 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the FP2800a and TSR-1. By type, the board carries 3 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 resistors and 1 LED.
From the project
PCB to carry an FP2800a IC and connect it with a microcontroller of your choice to a flip-dot matrix with a 28x13 resolution made by Lawo.
More details about the actual hardware and software to drive it can be found in the repository of the parent project called Flip-The-Dot.
Main components on the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller
Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller bill of materials (BOM)
17 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FP2800a | dil_40-600_socket | IC1 |
| 1 | TSR-1 | DCDC-Conv_TRACO_TSR-1 | U1 |
| 1 | Flipdot Interface | psl_50_25x2_strip_with_levers | I1 |
| 1 | Control Interface | Socket_Strip_Straight_1x18_Pitch2.54mm | I2 |
| 1 | Spare Enable | Socket_Strip_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | I3 |
| 4 | 1pin | 1pin | MTH1, MTH2, MTH3, MTH4 |
| 1 | BARREL_JACK | BARREL_JACK | PWR1 |
| 1 | Power Switch | SW_PUSH | PWR_SW1 |
| 1 | Led | LED_D5.0mm | LED1 |
| 1 | 0.22μF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | 22μF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 0.1μF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C3 |
| 1 | 22K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller design files
The KiCad project lives in the RobsyRocket/Flip-The-Dot_Lawo_28x13_Controller repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller: common questions
How big is the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller PCB?
The Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller measures 83.8 × 48.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller?
17 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller design files?
From the RobsyRocket/Flip-The-Dot_Lawo_28x13_Controller repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Flip-The-Dot Lawo 28x13 Controller design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which RobsyRocket chose for the repository.