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2 layers111 × 60 mmGhost bot, the printed circuit board in 3D
Size
111 × 60 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
39
Nets
43
Pads
125
Tracks, vias
212, 2
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
3 Mar 2024
Updated
26 May 2024

Overview

Ghost bot is an open-source printed circuit board by ChrisAlphabet, from the ChrisAlphabet/ghost-bot repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 111 × 60 mm with 39 parts on 43 nets, routed with 212 tracks and 2 vias.

It is built around the 2211S-03G, 2211S-04G and A000005, with the L-154A4SURKQBDZGW and EG1271 among its other parts. Its parts include 14 resistors, 10 diodes, 6 connectors, 3 switches and 2 ICs. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

5

README

README.md

Ghost-Bot

A simple line following robot that can be hacked together easily and raced for the ultimate nerd (that's a term of endearment around here) street cred.

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https://github.com/ChrisAlphabet/ghost-bot/assets/16814545/d810597f-699b-4427-b444-a860e60cc908

Motivation

I like building things and I like hanging out with the Ghost Bat crew. Adam has done an excellent job of organising DCS Friday's (regardless of my lack of attendance) and has inspired me to try and do a similar thing with some hands on robotics/electronics/software workshops.

Requirements

  • Beginner friendly
    • Arduino based
    • Through hole components
    • No specialized equipment
  • Low cost
    • "The best part is no part"
    • Build it, break it, repair it, build another one
  • Able to be completed in a weekend
    • No Gantt chart required
    • Easier to herd the cats

Assembly

  • Don't touch the hot end of the soldering iron

We need you!

We need volunteers to perform V&V and see if we:

  • Built the thing right
  • Built the right thing

How to order parts on Element 14

TODO add an instruction on how to use the BOM upload tool

Credit

This robot is shamelessly plagarised inspired by a line following robot I built during my first year at uni. If Dr. Robert Ross ever sees this (anything can happen on the internet), thanks! I somehow misplaced the original, so any mistakes are mine and mine alone.

Parts

39
QtyValueFootprintReferences
5100RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR7, R8, R10, R11, R12
3100kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR9, R13, R14
3330RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR3, R4, R5
3D_PhotoLED_THT:LED_D5.0mm_ClearD5, D9, D10
3IR LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mm_IRBlackD6, D7, D8
3LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mmD2, D3, D4
210kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR1, R2
2Conn_01x03_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1, J2
2Conn_01x04_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3, J6
2LOGOLOGOG***, G***
2SW_PushButton_Switch_THT:SW_PUSH_6mmSW1, SW2
1150RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR6
1Arduino_Nano_v3.xModule:Arduino_NanoA1
1Battery Holderghost-bot-footprints:Keystone 2478 Battery HolderBT1
1Conn_01x02_PinConnector_Wire:SolderWire-0.1sqmm_1x02_P3.6mm_D0.4mm_OD1mm_ReliefJ4
1Conn_01x05_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5
1LED_BKGRLED_THT:LED_D5.0mm-4_RGB_Staggered_PinsD1
1Switchghost-bot-footprints:SW_E-Switch_EG1271_SPDTSW3
1~ghost-bot-footprints:SG90 Mount RightU2
1~ghost-bot-footprints:SG90 Mount LeftU1

Questions

How big is the Ghost bot PCB?

It measures 111 × 60 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Ghost bot use?

39 parts, built around the 2211S-03G, 2211S-04G, A000005 and L-154A4SURKQBDZGW. 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 Ghost bot KiCad files?

From the ChrisAlphabet/ghost-bot repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/ghost-bot.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/ghost-bot.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Ghost bot design in my own project?

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

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