🤖 DIY Autonomous Mobile Robot Series - Part 3: Building and Testing Perfboard Circuit
Welcome back to our DIY Autonomous Mobile Robot series! In Part 3, we delve into the practical steps of constructing and testing our perfboard circuit. If you've missed Parts 1 and 2, catch up using the links provided below or find them at the end of this video.
🛠️ Constructing the Perfboard Circuit - Step by Step Guide
In Part 2, we utilized Fritzing for circuit design. Now, join us as we bring that design to reality on a perfboard. We initiate the process by meticulously soldering header pins and wires based on our well-thought-out plan.
🔗 Essential Links:
Part 1: • 🤖 DIY Autonomous Mobile Robot Series - Par...
Part 2: • 🤖 DIY Autonomous Mobile Robot Series - Par...
👨🏭 Header Pin and Wire Soldering Techniques
Follow along as we intricately solder header pins onto the perfboard. Discover valuable tips, including the use of a breadboard for precision. I will guide you through soldering techniques and provide insights into handling header pins effectively.
🛑 Key Steps:
Soldering male header pins
Precision alignment using a breadboard
Soldering wires for positive and ground connections
🎥 Visual Aids and Demonstrations
Watch as we demonstrate each step with clear visuals, including soldering scenes and detailed circuit diagrams.
🔍 Testing Continuity with a Multimeter
Ensuring a robust connection is vital. I will show you how to use a multimeter to test continuity and verify the integrity of the soldered connections.
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Component List:
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For the headers, I used the “straight angle headers”, which are 40 pin breakaway headers that was included in the IWISS 1550PCS 2.54mm Pitch Dupont Connector Kit: https://amzn.to/4a2Hl1f You can easily break off a desired number of headers from the 40 pin strip.
If you only need the male headers, you can get a set of ten 40 Pin Header Strip (2.54 mm) for Arduino Connector from https://amzn.to/4rTTRXw
Component PC board - Compact universal substrate ICB-288 (i.e., a Perfboard): Size 72 x 47mm x 1.6mm, 2.54mm pitch (Similar to, but NOT exactly the same as: https://amzn.to/44ip8cl)
Size: 5x7cm
Pin Pitch: 2.54mm
Arduino headers fit directly onto this board
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🔗 Next Video:
Part 4: Connecting Components and Testing with Arduino Code
🕵️♂️ Scheduled for early February 2024.
Thanks for joining me on this DIY adventure! Your support keeps the gears turning. See you in the next video!
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