This is the Revision C version of the Tether RoboBrick. The status of this project is work in progress.

Tether Robobrick (Revision B)

Table of Contents

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1. Introduction

The Tether RoboBrick is a RoboBrick that connects a master RoboBrick to a computer via a stanadard 4-wire telephone cord extension.

2. Hardware

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

2.1 Circuit Schematic

The schematic for the Tether RoboBrick is shown below:

Tether RoboBrick Schematic

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

2.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board files are listed below:

tether_back.png
The solder side layer is shown below:
tether_front.png
The component side layer is shown below:
tether_artwork.png
The optional artwork layer is shown below:
tether.gbl
The RS-274X "Gerber" back (solder side) layer.
tether.gtl
The RS-274X "Gerber" top (component side) layer.
tether.gal
The RS-274X "Gerber" artwork layer.
tether.drl
The "Excellon" NC drill file.
tether.tol
The "Excellon" NC drill rack file.

3. Issues

Any fabrication issues are listed here.


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