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Where's version 1.0?

A project log for DSPIC33 SQI

DSPIC33 square inch dev board.

sutfufsutfuf 12/02/2015 at 15:010 Comments

During the first revision of the PCB, I had to remove about 10 extra components, they simply won't fit. I had to sacrifice the 3.3V LD1117 regulator, LED and a couple of transistors. Meh, 3.3V seems to be the go nowadays, so time to get used to it.

Its a pity the SOIC28 is so big. I didn't want to use the LQFP as it's a waste of I/O pins. i.e.: I can only place so may usable pin headers on the board. Plus I really wanted this board to fit on a bread board, so no weirdness or whacky component placing. :-(

I probably should have updated this as I went, but I do have a day job, so less time for fun! :-(

The revision was bumped to 1.1; then after some re-pining of the headers, it was bumped to 1.1a. Unless I spot some glaring mistakes, this should be the final version.

Due to the extension, I'll probably post all the files tomorrow; it's like 2am here.

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