Beetrax
About the Beetrax PCB
Beetrax is an open source PCB design by strawlab, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50.8 × 36.8 mm, with 26 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LT1885. By type, the board carries 18 resistors, 2 ICs, 1 connector and 1 diode.
From the project
build instructions and manual for the FLO BYO-camera insect tracking/filming setup
ℹ️ The main FLO repository is at https://github.com/strawlab/flo ℹ️.
This repository hosts build instructions and manual for the FLO Bring Your Own (BYO) camera insect tracking/filming. Included are hardware design files and other large, binary files.
FLO is a method for videography using a camera system that automatically moves to follow the subject.
FLO is described in the following publication:
Main components on the Beetrax
Beetrax bill of materials (BOM)
26 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | LT1885 | SOIC-14_N | U1, U2 |
| 1 | 0015912120 | PinHeader_2x6_P2.54mm_Vertical_SMD | J1 |
| 4 | R | R_0603_HandSoldering | Rf1, Rf2, Rf3, Rf4 |
| 1 | OPR5911 | eDIP-12 | D1 |
| 18 | R | R_0603_HandSoldering | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +10 |
Beetrax design files
The KiCad project lives in the strawlab/flo-hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Beetrax: common questions
How big is the Beetrax PCB?
The Beetrax measures 50.8 × 36.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Beetrax?
26 components, from 5 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 Beetrax design files?
From the strawlab/flo-hardware repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Beetrax design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with strawlab. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
