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2 layers65 × 56.5 mmPool pi v1.1, the printed circuit board in 3D

Hardware+software solution for controlling a Goldline/Hayward Aqualogic pool control board over WiFi via a Raspberry Pi.

Size
65 × 56.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
28
Nets
39
Pads
111
Tracks, vias
122, 8
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
9 Jul 2021
Updated
29 Dec 2024

Overview

Pool pi v1.1 is an open-source printed circuit board by ChaseDurand, from the ChaseDurand/Pool-Pi repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 65 × 56.5 mm with 28 parts on 39 nets, routed with 122 tracks and 8 vias.

It is built around the MAX485ED, LM2596S-5.0 and DMG2305UX-13. Its parts include 9 resistors, 6 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes and 2 transistors. It belongs with the radio and wireless and home automation and IoT boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

Logo icon Pool-Pi

Pool-Pi is a hardware+software system for interfacing with Goldline/Hayward Aqualogic pool control boards over WiFi via a Raspberry Pi. It adds wireless capabilities to non-wireless control boards and a web interface for viewing updates and sending commands.

GUI screenshot GUI screenshot

Demo Video

This video shows multiple clients interfacing with the unit and demonstrates display updates, button presses, menu controls, blinking display characters, and LED updates.

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50851884/149863222-32523871-b4b8-4c59-9fa8-fe185a0315eb.mov

Overview

Diagram

Pool-Pi provides a web interface which emulates a local PS-8 display, allowing for the same controls accessible from the physical unit. The serial bus exposes all 14 aux relays regardless of local display, so emulation of a PS-16 display is possible, allowing additional relays to be added without purchasing a larger local interface. An RS485 adapter is used to read and send messages in accordance with the Aqualogic serial communication protocol, mimicking an OEM device. The system also adds logging, which is unavailable on the OEM unit. A simplified GUI is available to show the most frequently used commands.

GUI screenshot

Setup

Project requirements and instructions can be found in docs/SETUP.md.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to other people who have put their own resources/solutions for solving this problem online, including draythomp, swilson, and Pete Tompkins.

Disclaimer

This project is not endorsed or affiliated with Goldline/Hayward in any way.

Parts

28
QtyValueFootprintReferences
410KResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1, R2, R3, R7
4MountingHole_2.7mm_M2.5MountingHole:MountingHole_2.7mm_M2.5MH1, MH2, MH3, MH4
20.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC4, C6
210uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC3, C5
220KResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR4, R5
1100uFCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P5.00mmC1
1120Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR6
11711042TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-4_1x04_P5.00mm_HorizontalJ2
1180uFCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mmC2
11N5820-E3/73Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_P12.70mm_HorizontalD2
1200Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR9
147KResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR8
168uHInductor_SMD:L_12x12mm_H8mmL1
1DMG2305UX-13DMG2305UX-13:SOT91P240X110-3NQ2
1DMMT5401-7-FDMMT5401-7-F:SOT95P285X140-6NQ1
1GPIOConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_2x20_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1LEDLED_THT:LED_D4.0mmD1
1LM2596S-5Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-263-5_TabPin3U1
1MAX485EPackage_DIP:DIP-8_W7.62mmU2

Questions

How big is the Pool pi v1.1 PCB?

It measures 65 × 56.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Pool pi v1.1 use?

28 parts, built around the MAX485ED, LM2596S-5.0 and DMG2305UX-13. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Pool pi v1.1 KiCad files?

From the ChaseDurand/Pool-Pi repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is docs/pcb/pool_pi_v1.1.kicad_pcb and its schematic docs/pcb/pool_pi_v1.1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Pool pi v1.1 design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask ChaseDurand before reusing the design.

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