Gps node
GPS Tracker device
- Size
- 48 × 75 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 84
- Nets
- 111
- Pads
- 341
- Tracks, vias
- 1,049, 130
- Pours
- 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 4
- Created
- 9 Dec 2017
- Updated
- 8 Nov 2021
Overview
Gps node is an open-source printed circuit board by ttnmapper, from the ttnmapper/ttntrackernode repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 48 × 75 mm with 84 parts on 111 nets, routed with 1,049 tracks and 130 vias.
It is built around the ATMEGA32U4-AU, MMA8452QT and TLV71333PDBV, with the WS2812B among its other parts. Its parts include 26 resistors, 19 capacitors, 18 connectors, 9 diodes and 6 ICs. It belongs with the radio and wireless boards and the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.
Main components
4ATMEGA32U4-AU
QFP-44(10x10)-40℃~+85℃ 10bit 16MHz 1KB 2.5KB 2.7V~5.5V 26 32KB 8 Bit AVR Built-in FLASH QFP-44(10x10) Microcontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC) ROHSMicrochip TechnologyMicrocontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC)MMA8452QT
QFN-16(3x3)Attitude Sensor/GyroscopeNXP SemiconductorsTLV71333PDBV
SOT-23-5-40℃~+125℃@(Tj) 1 150mA 230mV@(150mA) 3.3V 5.5V 50uA 55dB@(1MHz)、70dB@(100Hz) 55uVrms Fixed Positive Under Voltage Lockout、Over Current Protection、Over Temperature Protection、Enable SOT-23-5 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHSTexas InstrumentsVoltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) RegulatorsWS2812B
5mm X 5mm Surface Mount RGB LED with Intelligent ControlWorldsemiUncategorised
README
README.mdTTN Tracker
The TTN Tracker is a Things Network node with a gps, used to map out coverage on TTN Mapper. The device is aimed at end users, but can also be reprogrammed by more advanced users.
Thisrepository contains the schematics used to create the device as well as any additional files and the firmware that was loaded on the device.
Schematics
The schematics were created using KiCad 4.0.7
Datasheets
These are links to the datasheets of important components used in the design.
- ATMEGA32U4 - Main Microcontroller
- RN2483 - LoRa Module
- UBlox Cam M8Q - GPS Alternate datasheet
- MMA8452Q - Accelerometer
- MCP73831 - LiPo Battery Charge management
- TLV71333PDBV - 3.3v Regulator
Parts
84| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 100nF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C2, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C17, C18, C20 |
| 8 | 4.7k | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R1, R2, R7, R10, R12, R22, R23, R26 |
| 4 | 0 | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R11, R13, R18, R19 |
| 4 | 22 | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R5, R6, R8, R9 |
| 4 | 4.7uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C3, C5, C6, C19 |
| 4 | 470 | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R14, R20, R21, R24 |
| 4 | Mounting Hole | Mounting_Holes:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_ISO14580_Pad | J7, J8, J9, J10 |
| 3 | D_Small | gps_node_components:BAS70 | D1, D2, D3 |
| 3 | RESET | Buttons_Switches_SMD:SW_SPST_PTS645 | SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 2 | 100k | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R16, R17 |
| 2 | 220 | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R3, R4 |
| 2 | 22pF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C14, C15 |
| 2 | D_Small | gps_node_components:DB2J411 | D4, D5 |
| 2 | LED | LEDs:LED_0805 | D7, D8 |
| 1 | 10k | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R25 |
| 1 | 10uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_1206 | C1 |
| 1 | 16MHz | gps_node_components:QC3CA_16MHz | Y1 |
| 1 | 1uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_0805 | C16 |
| 1 | 2k | Resistors_SMD:R_0805 | R15 |
| 1 | ATMEGA32U4-AU | Housings_QFP:TQFP-44_10x10mm_Pitch0.8mm | U3 |
| 1 | AVR ICSP | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_2x03_Pitch2.54mm | J2 |
| 1 | FW_UPDATE | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x06_Pitch2.54mm | J5 |
| 1 | GPIO_0 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J17 |
| 1 | GPIO_1 | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J18 |
| 1 | I2C GPS | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mm | J15 |
| 1 | LED_Small_ALT | LEDs:LED_0805 | D6 |
| 1 | LIPO_BAT | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J3 |
| 1 | MCP73831/2 | TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23-5 | IC2 |
| 1 | MMA8452Q | gps_node_components:MMA8452Q | IC1 |
| 1 | Polyfuse | gps_node_components:bourns polyfuse | F1 |
| 1 | RN2483 | drawn_by_jpmeijers:RN2483 | U4 |
| 1 | SMA | gps_node_components:SMA_BOARD_UPRIGHT | J6 |
| 1 | SOLAR | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J4 |
| 1 | SW_SP3T | gps_node_components:DP3T_switch | SW1 |
| 1 | TEST Vbatt | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x01_Pitch2.54mm | J11 |
| 1 | TLV71333PDBV | TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U1 |
| 1 | Test 3.3v | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x01_Pitch2.54mm | J12 |
| 1 | Test Gnd | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x01_Pitch2.54mm | J13 |
| 1 | UART GPS | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mm | J16 |
| 1 | UART RF | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mm | J14 |
| 1 | USB_OTG | gps_node_components:Molex_Microusb | J1 |
| 1 | WS2812B | LEDs:LED_WS2812B-PLCC4 | LED1 |
| 1 | ublox-cam-m8q-0 | drawn_by_jpmeijers:ublox-cam-m8q-0 | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Gps node PCB?
It measures 48 × 75 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Gps node use?
84 parts, built around the ATMEGA32U4-AU, MMA8452QT, TLV71333PDBV and WS2812B. 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 Gps node KiCad files?
From the ttnmapper/ttntrackernode repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is schematic/v1/gps_node.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Gps node design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask ttnmapper before reusing the design.
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