2 layers33.5 × 74.2 mm
2 layers74.9 × 114.2 mm
Half Shield
Open-Acidification/TankController-KiCadKiCad files for pcb design for Open Acidification pH-stat unit
- Size
- 74.9 × 114.2 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 49
- Nets
- 44
- Pads
- 178
- Tracks, vias
- 468, 116
- Pours
- 5
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 17 Dec 2020
- Updated
- 27 Aug 2021
Overview
Half Shield is an open-source printed circuit board by Open-Acidification, from the Open-Acidification/TankController-KiCad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 74.9 × 114.2 mm with 49 parts on 44 nets, routed with 468 tracks and 116 vias.
It is built around the TPS561208DDC. Its parts include 8 capacitors, 5 connectors, 1 resistor, 1 IC and 1 inductor.
Main components
1README
README.mdTankController-KiCad
The Tank Controller project utilizes a half-shield for an Arduino Mega. This repo holds the PCB specification used to create the half-shield.
Software Requirements
- KiCad - The PCB layout was created with KiCad which works on multiple platforms.
Viewing and Editing the PCB
- Clone this repo to your local computer.
- Open KiCad.
- Use the KiCad menu to open the
Half_Shield.proproject file.- File -> Open Project
- Navigate to your local repo location and select
Half_Shield.proproject file.
- View the PCB.
Release
Each release has the appropriate binary Gerber (.gbr) and Drill (.drl) to be sent to the PCB board printing company.
We may have extra printed. Please contact us for details.
Notes
- The current release was made a while ago and a new version of KiCad is now available. When you open the project, the software will ask to update the project.
Related Projects
- Server - Open_Acidification_Server allows for multiple tanks to be managed from one central location.
- Arduino Code - TankController forms the brain of the device.
- PCB - This repo holds the specifications for the PCB of the Arduino Half-Shield which connects various sensors to the Arduino.
- Case - TankController-Housing is a 3d printed case for the tank controller.
Parts
49| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | HEADER_1 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x01_Pitch2.54mm | A_Buck_9V1, A_Buck_GND1, A_Buck1, A_Buck2, R_Buck_1, R_Buck_5V1, R_Buck_GND1, R_Buck2 |
| 7 | C | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 |
| 5 | Conn_01x03_Male | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mm | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5 |
| 3 | Mounting_Hole_PAD | Mounting_Holes:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_ISO7380_Pad | AC-E1, AC-L1, AC-N1 |
| 2 | HEADER_4 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x04_Pitch2.54mm | Arduino_Block2, Relay_control1 |
| 2 | Mounting_Hole_PAD | Mounting_Holes:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | Screw1, Screw2 |
| 1 | 100nF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0603 | Cbst1 |
| 1 | 10kOhm | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | Rfbb1 |
| 1 | 22uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | Cin1 |
| 1 | 4.7uH | Bourns_Inductor_Footprint:SRN6045-4R7Y | L1 |
| 1 | 47uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_1206 | Cout1 |
| 1 | 82.5kOhm | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | Rfbt1 |
| 1 | C-device | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05_Female | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x05_Pitch2.54mm | PCF8523_RTC1 |
| 1 | HEADER_18x2 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_2x18_Pitch2.54mm | Arduino_Block1 |
| 1 | HEADER_3 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mm | Relay_pwr1 |
| 1 | HEADER_5 | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x05_Pitch2.54mm | pH_carrier1 |
| 1 | HEADER_6 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x06_Pitch2.54mm | Arduino_Block3 |
| 1 | HEADER_8 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x08_Pitch2.54mm | Keypad1 |
| 1 | HEADER_8 | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x08_Pitch2.54mm | PT100_amp1 |
| 1 | Jack_3.5mm_5pin | Connectors:Stereo_Jack_3.5mm_Switch_Ledino_KB3SPRS | PT100_Jack1 |
| 1 | LOGO | OAP_Logo:OAP_Logo2 | G*** |
| 1 | POT | Potentiometers:Potentiometer_Trimmer_Vishay_T73YP_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | R | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R1 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x04 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_PT-3.5mm_4pol | PT100_Input1 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x05 | TerminalBlock_RND:TerminalBlock_RND_205-00004_Pitch5.00mm | Power_Screws1 |
| 1 | TPS561208DDC | SOT95P280X110-6N:SOT95P280X110-6N | U1 |
| 1 | WC1602A | Another_lcd_footprint:WC1602A_mod | LCD1 |
Questions
How big is the Half Shield PCB?
It measures 74.9 × 114.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Half Shield use?
49 parts, built around the TPS561208DDC. 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 Half Shield KiCad files?
From the Open-Acidification/TankController-KiCad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Half_Shield.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Half Shield design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Open-Acidification before reusing the design.
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