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 - Installing both stages
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