This is the Revision A verion of the IRDistanceHolder Module. The status of this project is work in progress.

IRDistanceHolder Module (Revision A)

Table of Contents

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• 1. Introduction
• 2. Hardware
  • 2.1 Circuit Schematic
  • 2.2 Printed Circuit Board
• 3. Issues

1. Introduction

The IRDistanceHolder Module is used to connect operate one Sharp^® GP2D12 IROD (InfraRed Optical Distance) measuring sensor to an IR Distance module.

2. Hardware

The hardware consists of a circuit schematic and a printed circuit board.

2.1 Circuit Schematic

The schematic for the IRDistanceHolder Module is shown below:

The parts list kept in a separate file -- irdistanceholder.ptl.

2.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board files are listed below:

irdistanceholder_back.png

The solder side layer.

irdistanceholder_front.png

The component side layer.

irdistanceholder_artwork.png

The artwork layer.

irdistanceholder.gbl

The RS-272X "Gerber" back (solder side) layer.

irdistanceholder.gtl

The RS-272X "Gerber" top (component side) layer.

irdistanceholder.gal

The RS-272X "Gerber" artwork layer.

irdistanceholder.drl

The "Excellon" NC drill file.

irdistanceholder.tol

The "Excellon" tool rack file.

3. Issues

Any fabrication issues will be listed here.