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Chapter 13

Page 9

Development of Propeller PCB


  1. Take a general purpose PCB which is commonly available for developing IC based circuits.
    (Please click on an image to enlarge)
    General purpose PCB

  2. If you are using an Arduino Compatible board made by third-party then make sure you check the connector type. Is it male-type od female type?
    Check connector type

  3. Take some time for planning
    Plan depending on type of PCB

  4. Select appropriate connector: Male Berg Connector (Single row pin header)
    Male Berg Connector Strip

  5. Cut the connector into groups, depending on Arduino pin grouppings
    Cut-connector according to pin-groupping

  6. Insert the connector-pins in Arduino and place it on general purpose PCB. Note that the USB connector is on the side of the PCB and not in the middle. Keeping the USB and Power connectors in side will be better, as they will be used with cables multiple times.
    Place them together

  7. The connector is ready for soldering now
    Ready for soldering

  8. Apply soldering flux else there will be dry-soldering and loose connections. Remember it will be rotating at high speed. Loose connections may rest the Arduino multiple times OR cause other problems.
    Apply flux

  9. Solder all the pins.
    Sloder all pins

  10. Remove the Arduino board (straight upwards)
    Remove Arduino

  11. It will look like
    All pins connected

  12. Name the pins by juxtaposing the Arduino with PCB
    Label Pins

  13. Name the pins by juxtaposing the Arduino with PCB
    Label all pins



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