This is the Revision A version of the I2CHost module.

I2CHost Module (Revision A)

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 I2CHost module allows a host processor to access the RoboBricks2 bus via an I2C bus.

2. Programming

{TBD}

3. Hardware

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

3.1 Circuit Schematic

The schematic for the I2CHost RoboBrick is shown below:

The parts list kept in a separate file -- i2chost.ptl.

3.2 Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board files are listed below:

i2chost_back.png

The solder side layer.

i2chost_front.png

The component side layer.

i2chost_artwork.png

The artwork layer.

i2chost.gbl

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

i2chost.gtl

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

i2chost.gal

The RS-272X "Gerber" artwork layer.

i2chost.drl

The "Excellon" NC drill file.

i2chost.tol

The "Excellon" tool rack file.

4. Software

The I2CHost software is available as one of:

i2chost.ucl

The µCL source file.

i2chost.asm

The resulting human readable PIC assembly file.

i2chost.lst

The resulting human readable PIC listing file.

i2chost.hex

The resulting Intel^® Hex file.

5. Issues

The fabrication issues will be liste here.