This is the Revision A version of the LCD32 RoboBrick. The status of this project is work in progress.

LCD32 Robobrick (Revision B)

Table of Contents

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• 1. Introduction
• 2. Programming
• 3. Hardware
  • 3.1 Circuit Schematic
  • 3.2 Printed Circuit Board
• 4. Software
• 5. Issues

1. Introduction

The LCD32 RoboBrick is a RoboBrick that can output up to 32 character as 2 lines of 16 characters each to a Liquid Crystal Display. This RoboBrick is based on the Ampire AC162A available from Jameco as part number 171715.

2. Programming

There is no programming specification yet.

3. Hardware

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

3.1 Circuit Schematic

The schematic for the LCD32 RoboBrick is shown below:

The parts list kept in a separate file -- lcd32.ptl.

3.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board files are listed below:

lcd32_back.png

The solder side layer.

lcd32_front.png

The component side layer.

lcd32_artwork.png

The artwork layer.

lcd32.gbl

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

lcd32.gtl

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

lcd32.gal

The RS-272X "Gerber" artwork layer.

lcd32.drl

The "Excellon" NC drill file.

lcd32.tol

The "Excellon" tool rack file.

4. Software

There is no software yet.

5. Issues

Any fabrication issues that come up are listed here.