Detailed Design

Hardware Design: https://github.com/makerhanoi/maker-bot.

Note: The hardware design is being actively tested and improved. This is not the most optimal design we recommend.

The Makerbot circuit includes the following components: WiFI, BLE, 9 DOF IMU, CAN, RS485, compatible with up to 6 Servos and 4 DC motors.

Makerbot Circuit Installed on Raspberry Pi - Downstairs

Makerbot Circuit Installed on Raspberry Pi - Downstairs

Makerbot circuit installed on Raspberry Pi - Installing both stages

Makerbot circuit installed on Raspberry Pi - Installing both stages

Makerbot Circuit with Motorshield V2

Makerbot Circuit with Motorshield V2

Accessories

We select components based on a balance of price, quality and popularity so that the end product is accessible to everyone.

  • ESP32-WROVER-IE (16MB)
  • MPU-9250, 9 DOF IMU
  • SN65HVD230 CAN transceiver
  • MAX3485
  • PCA9685 16 channel PWM driver
  • DRV8841 H-Bridge
  • DS3231MZ+ RTC

Known issues

  • WiFi signal strength issue
  • Pull up resistor on IO2 causing ESP32 cannot reset properly, Do not populate R15
  • Rs485 issue
  • cannot read magnetometer MPU9250
  • Motorshield power issue

TODO

  • Redesign motorshield
  • Add pins name to Silkscreen
  • Fix known issues in next revision
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