Individual project:

Redraw an echo hello-world board, add (at least) a button and LED (with current-limiting resistor) check the design rules, make it, and test it.

I started taking the instructions from Alex page to download first the files and then I decided to work with Eagle.

Then, this is the work with libraries and connections

I proceed with the design.

Getting the G code ready with mods.

Milling and soldering

On-line programming helping

Arduino, LCD, Servo TEST 

//Firs Try
								//972020
								#include 
								
								#include 
								
								// initialize the library with the numbers of the interface pins
								LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 5, 4, 3, 2);
								
								
								int sensorValue = 0;
								
								int outputValue = 0;
								
								int pos = 0;
								
								int estado_sensor = 0;
								
								Servo servo_9;
								
								void setup()
								{
								  pinMode(A0, INPUT);
								  pinMode(8, OUTPUT);
								  //Serial.begin(9600);
								  
								  
								  // set up the LCD's number of columns and rows:
								  lcd.begin(0, 2);
								  // Print a message to the LCD.
								  lcd.print("S1:");
								  
								  
								  //configure pin2 as an input and enable the internal pull-up resistor
								  pinMode(7, INPUT_PULLUP);
								  
								   servo_9.attach(10);
								
								}
								
								void loop()
								{
								  // read the analog in value:
								  sensorValue = analogRead(A0);
								  // map it to the range of the analog out:
								  outputValue = map(sensorValue, 0, 1023, 0, 255);
								  // change the analog out value:
								  analogWrite(8, outputValue);
								  // print the results to the serial monitor:
								  //Serial.print("sensor = ");
								  //Serial.print(sensorValue);
								  //Serial.print("\t output = ");
								  //Serial.println(outputValue);
								  // wait 2 milliseconds before the next loop for the
								  // analog-to-digital converter to settle after the
								  // last reading:
								  delay(2); // Wait for 2 millisecond(s)
								  
								  // Low: 0 - 402
								  // Medio: 403 - 510
								  // High: mayor o igual 511
								  
								  
								  if (sensorValue>=0 && sensorValue <=402)
								  {
									//estado_Sensor=1;
									lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
								  // print the number of seconds since reset:
								  lcd.print("L"); 
								  }
								 
								  if (sensorValue>=403 && sensorValue <=510)
								  {
									//estado_Sensor=1;
									lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
								  // print the number of seconds since reset:
								  lcd.print("M"); 
								  }
								  
								  if (sensorValue>=511)
								  {
									//estado_Sensor=1;
									lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
								  // print the number of seconds since reset:
								  lcd.print("H"); 
								  }
								  
								  // set the cursor to column 0, line 1
								  // (note: line 1 is the second row, since counting begins with 0):
								////  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
								  // print the number of seconds since reset:
								///  lcd.print(sensorValue);
								  
								 // lcd.setCursor(6, 1);
								//  lcd.print(outputValue);
								  
								  
								   
								  
								  
								   //read the pushbutton value into a variable
								  int sensorVal = digitalRead(7);
								  //print out the value of the pushbutton
								 // Serial.println(sensorVal);
								
								  // Keep in mind the pullup means the pushbutton's
								  // logic is inverted. It goes HIGH when it's open,
								  // and LOW when it's pressed. Turn on pin 13 when the
								  // button's pressed, and off when it's not:
								  
								  servo_9.write(0);
								  
								  if (sensorVal == LOW) 
								  {
									//digitalWrite(13, LOW);
									servo_9.write(180);
									} 
								  
								  
								  }

Conclusion

  • Double check PCB tracks before applying power.
  • When designing the tracks on the computer it is necessary to take it easy, for me this was one of the biggest drawbacks in this process.
  • It is not necessary to be an expert in the use of digital tools, it is advisable to review the information of previous students who had similar problems.
  • To make the cut in the CNC milling machine the best option is to do a test before applying the cut, especially if you have never used this machine before.
  • After having several problems with programming I took the option of doing the programming in the Arduino simulator and this made the process much easier.

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