After finding the reason for CircuitPython crashes in #µGame and getting the audio amplifier to work, version 4.1 has pretty much all the parts that I wanted to have. However, its physical layout is somewhat problematic, especially the rather large speaker smack in the middle of the board, which makes it hard to add a battery there.
So I started working on version 4.2. So far I have the following changes:
- Added guide holes for the USB socket.
- Larger footprint for the flash chip, so that more chips can be used.
- Smaller and cheaper reset switch.
- Pads instead of holes for the battery connector.
- Moved the audio amplifier circuit.
- Moved the speaker to the front of the board, and used a footprint for really small SMD speakers.
- Moved some components away from each other, so it's not as cramped.
I'm still considering two more changes:
- Add a voltage divider to an analog pin, for measuring battery voltage.
- Move the charging circuit before the switch, so that charging is possible with the switch off.
I think that 4.2 will be the last prototype, at least if everything works as expected.
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Since you're free from the feather wing form factor now, have you thought about using a 32mm RG matrix and go from there? Designing might get much easier that way.
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