WEEK 4 - Electronics Production
Checklist
- Make and test a microcontroller development board.
Learnings from the group assignment
The group work involved machining tests with different end mills, and we decided to each work with a different software to compare the advantages and disadvantages of working with open-source and paid software. I chose to work with Aspire because I had previous experience with the software, and also because it allows me to perform a pocket machining process, which greatly facilitates the soldering process of components on the PCB.
Machine parameters
G-Code generation
Check files
Errors and solutions
Milling parameters
Step-by-step
Fabrication and Results
Processor and parameters comparison
Connections diagram
Basic concepts and soldering tools
Results
Learnings
- Use a level tool for checking the board nivelation.
- Apply double-sided tape to the ENTIRE surface of the board.
- Use the regular surfaces of the tool calibrator when calibrating the Z-axis.
- Calibrate the Z-axis every time you change the tool.
Download resources
G-Codes resources
- Queentorres 2 and 4 offset
- G-Code files using 2 and 4 offset on the traces, it also includes the outline cut using a 0.8mm end-mill.
- Queentorres PNGs
- Original PNGs of the Queentorres PCB design: traces, outline and drilling.
CAD: Adobe Illustrator
- Queentorres Improved Traces Width
- Modification of the trace width on the original design of the Queentorres PCB.
Aspire: Editable file
- Aspire editable file
Editable file of Seeeduino traces and outline parameters using Aspire.
Final G-Codes
- Final G-Code - Mods project
G-Code processed on Mods project web.
- Final G-Code - Aspire
G-Code processed on Aspire 10.