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DiseqC Controller

SatcomRadio·DiseqC_Controller·Kicad/DiseqController_SMD.kicad_pcb

DiseqC Controller PCB layout, top view — open source ESP32 board by SatcomRadio

About the DiseqC Controller PCB

DiseqC Controller is an open source ESP32 PCB design by SatcomRadio, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 78 × 29 mm, with 25 components from 20 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ESP32 C3 SuperMini, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the TL081CDR and StepUp. By type, the board carries 10 resistors, 3 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 connectors, 2 LEDs and 1 module.

It belongs with the rf & radio and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.

From the project

Controller board based on a ESP32 to control DiseqC rotors

First install nanoframework: In a powershell window write: dotnet tool install -g nanoff Check this link for more information

Install nanoframework on the ESP32 C3 with the command: nanoff --update --target XIAOESP32C3 --serialport COM{YOUR NUMBER} --masserase`

If you only want to flash the Diseq controller to your ESP32:

nanoff --target XIAOESP32C3 --update --serialport COM{YOUR NUMBER} --deploy --image "c:\PATHTOYOUR\DiseqC.bin"`

DiseqC Controller, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the DiseqC Controller

TL081CDRStepUpESP32 C3 SuperMini

DiseqC Controller bill of materials (BOM)

25 components, 20 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
TL081CDR
U1
1
StepUp
U3
1
ESP32 C3 SuperMini
A1
1
AO4484
Q1
1
Motor
J1
1
Conn_01x02_Socket
J2
1
MOT
JP1
1
10k
RV1
1
SW_Push
SW1
2
LED
LED_G1, LED_R1
1
1m
L1
1
10u
C3
1
4.7n
C4
1
47n
C5
4
4k7
R1, R2, R3, R4
1
100
R5
1
50
R6
1
10k
R7
1
150
R8
2
20
R9, R10

DiseqC Controller design files

The KiCad project lives in the SatcomRadio/DiseqC_Controller repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

DiseqC Controller: common questions

What microcontroller does the DiseqC Controller use?

The DiseqC Controller is built around the ESP32 C3 SuperMini, from the ESP32 family.

How big is the DiseqC Controller PCB?

The DiseqC Controller measures 78 × 29 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the DiseqC Controller?

25 components, from 20 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the DiseqC Controller design files?

From the SatcomRadio/DiseqC_Controller repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the DiseqC Controller design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which SatcomRadio chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the DiseqC Controller without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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