Povbot2
About the Povbot2 PCB
Povbot2 is an open source PCB design by wattnotions, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 65 × 30 mm, with 25 components from 18 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TPS61232DRCR, MCP73831-2ACI/MC and TB6612FNG,C,8,EL. By type, the board carries 10 capacitors, 5 connectors, 3 ICs, 3 diodes, 3 resistors and 1 inductor.
From the project
Look in 3d_print folder to find a 3mf file with the chassis , camera holder and wheels ready to print.
Look in 3d_print folder to find a 3mf file with the chassis , camera holder and wheels ready to print.
Setting up video streaming and remote control is very easy.
Clone this repo to a raspberry pi, navigate to web_server/keyandvid/
From there run "python app.py" and the web server will start
Then you can navigate to your pis ip address using a computer on the same wifi. Use port 8000.
Main components on the Povbot2
Povbot2 bill of materials (BOM)
25 components, 18 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPS61232DRCR TPS61232DRC | Texas_S-PVSON-N10_ThermalVias | U1 |
| 1 | MCP73831-2ACI/MC MCP73831-2ACI_MC | SON50P200X300X100-9N | U4 |
| 1 | TB6612FNG,C,8,EL TB6612FNG | SSOP-24_5.3x8.2mm_P0.65mm | U5 |
| 1 | 61304021121 GPIO | PinSocket_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 3 | B2B-PH-K-S Conn_01x02 | JST_PH_B2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Vertical | J4, J5, J6 |
| 1 | 0473460001 USB_B_Micro | USB_Micro-B_Molex_47346-0001 | J7 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 2 | SBA120CS_R1_00001 D_Schottky | D_SOD-323 | D2, D3 |
| 1 | SRP4020TA-1R0M 1uH | IND_SRP4020TA-1R0M | L1 |
| 1 | 22U 22u | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 0.1UF 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 2 | 4.7UF 4.7uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C6, C7 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C8, C9 |
| 3 | 22U 22u | C_0805_2012Metric | C10, C11, C12 |
| 1 | 10N 10n | C_0603_1608Metric | C13 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 470R | R_0603_1608Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 2k | R_0603_1608Metric | R6 |
Povbot2 design files
The KiCad project lives in the wattnotions/povbot2 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Povbot2: common questions
How big is the Povbot2 PCB?
The Povbot2 measures 65 × 30 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Povbot2?
25 components, from 18 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 Povbot2 design files?
From the wattnotions/povbot2 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 Povbot2 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with wattnotions. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.