Mornin' All,
Let's redo the Xcat using the Pi Pico as a stepping stone to the X9000.
I like the idea of using the Pi Pico.? I've wanted to do a project with one.? The symbol/footprint/3D libraries are available for KiCad:
Hmmm, I see that the Waveshare version is a different schematic and footprint.? I found a symbol.? Maybe we can find the footprint library.
Is there anyone in the group that'll commit to doing the PCB?
I develop in KiCAD for JHK-Labs and S-COM Controllers.? I already order boards from JLCPCB.? I can do this project.
Can somebody start the design by sketching the schematic?? I'll also need a board outline and critical connector position.? We'll do design reviews to keep the design on track.
That work?
73,
? Dave
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Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
S-COM, LLC
JHK-Labs
On 8/7/2022 7:25 PM, Skip Hansen wrote:
I'm going to make a bizarre proposal.? Let's redo the Xcat using the Pi Pico as a stepping stone to the X9000. ?We already know everything we need to know about the X and electrically it has the same issues as the X9000 (5 volt logic levels).
The RP2040-Zero form factor () as castellated module would?be ideal for a DIY project.? The module?would just solder on to a custom board we'd design.? With Kicad and the cheap and fast low quantity?PCB houses suchj as JLCPCB we have now a small run of PCBs is cheaper than a burger.
I'll commit to doing the code.? I've already ordered 3 modules.
Is there anyone in the group that'll commit to doing the PCB?
Once it's working on the X the same code base can be updated to work with the X9000 once it has given up its mysteries.
73's Skip WB6YMH
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