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SMD Version of ESP32 PCB #2

Open PandemiK911 opened 5 days ago

PandemiK911 commented 5 days ago

Hello, I've started adapting your schematic to create an SMD (Surface Mount Device) version using Kicad 8. Here's a quick preview of the work in progress. It's still missing many traces and connectors for the SX1276, microSD, and display.

CapibaraZero_PCB_Main_Board_2024-10-21

I used the same dimensions as the original board so that the new board can fit in the existing enclosure.

I couldn't find a microSD connector with through-hole headers. Can you please provide information on the placement of this connector on the board ?

Before going further, I'd like to know if this project is useful for you or if I'm wasting my time. Of course, all Kicad files would be released as the same license as the original project.

andreock commented 5 days ago

This is a great idea, we can avoid process of soldering with a SMD PCBA. I think you can also make the PCB smaller than original so we can save some space and make capibaraZero more similar to FlipperZero case then I will adapt the case for your PCB. Thank you, your contribution is really appreciated

PandemiK911 commented 5 days ago

Glad to hear that ! I have a few days of vacation, I'll do my best to obtain a first version so you can give your feedback on it.

I'll be hard to remove completely through-hole components, specifically the display. But, for example, we can get rid of the 5V rail : all devices only use 3.3V so it's useless to boost battery to 5V to inject into devkit regulator. That should greatly improve battery autonomy.