and components. PCB "headers" and "header-sockets" are my new best friend.
Boarduino upside down, or simply build it into the full board if I get PCBs made.
Time to get this bad boy in the bike for some testing. I'll be shopping for PCB fabs too.
Friday, March 26, 2010
TBM 4.x, Demo Packaging
After learning some harsh lessons in electronics packaging, I have a demo unit that should withstand being mounted in the bike.
The big thing that cannot be underestimated is STRAIN RELIEF between the board
and components. PCB "headers" and "header-sockets" are my new best friend.
Some spacers are necessary between the boards. Next time I will mount the
Boarduino upside down, or simply build it into the full board if I get PCBs made.
And between the boards. Next time the header socket goes ON the LCD, header on the PCB, as making "solder bridges" to the socket was tough.
Time to get this bad boy in the bike for some testing. I'll be shopping for PCB fabs too.
and components. PCB "headers" and "header-sockets" are my new best friend.
Boarduino upside down, or simply build it into the full board if I get PCBs made.
Time to get this bad boy in the bike for some testing. I'll be shopping for PCB fabs too.
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2 comments:
Hi...outstanding job overthere!
Could you post as well all the electronic schematics and programs you have used for your project.
It would be more than welcome for other beginners.
Thanks
I am exploring next steps with productizing the TBM 4.x gauge - maybe creating kits and/or doing a PCB board run, perhaps just doing software/etc. The good news its now on the bike and working :)
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