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Printed Circuit Board 

Our custom-designed PCB is the heart of our innovative project, seamlessly integrating the LilyGO T7000G, the e-paper display driver board, and the connections to the existing dispenser for usage monitoring. This compact, all-in-one solution streamlines our system, enabling efficient data management and dynamic display functionality while promoting a sleek and user-friendly design.

Schematic Design

We began the hardware design process with the schematic design, and protyping. Ensuring our design is correct, and will workseemlessly and reliably in the field. Our hardware design was built around connecting our development board to our e-paper display, while also incorporating the necessary connections to the existing dispenser for device monitoring.

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Early Schematic Diagram
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PCB Design from Altium

PCB Design

Our PCB design process reached new heights with the utilization of Altium Designer software. This powerful tool enabled us to craft a customized PCB that flawlessly integrates the LilyGO T7000G, the e-paper display driver board, and the essential connections to the existing dispenser for real-time usage monitoring.

Altium Designer's intuitive interface and extensive component library simplified the placement and routing of critical components, ensuring optimal signal integrity and reliability. The software's comprehensive design rule checks (DRCs) and real-time error detection mechanisms saved us valuable time in the prototyping phase, allowing us to focus on refining our project.

With its advanced simulation capabilities, we could test our PCB design virtually, identifying and rectifying potential issues before moving to physical prototypes.

In summary, Altium Designer was instrumental in transforming our project from concept to a functional, well-designed PCB. Its user-friendly interface, robust error-checking, and simulation tools significantly contributed to the success of our innovative solution.

PCB Ordering and Assembly

We entrusted JLC PCB with the fabrication of our custom PCB design, and they exceeded our expectations. Their high-quality PCB manufacturing process ensured that our PCBs were flawlessly manufactured, meeting our exact specifications. We took charge of the assembly and rigorous testing in-house, allowing us to maintain full control over the production process and ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability for our project. JLC PCB's dedication to precision and their commitment to delivering top-notch PCBs played a vital role in bringing our project to life. Their support simplified our workflow and gave us confidence in the reliability of our final product. Overall, our partnership with JLC PCB was instrumental in achieving the high standards of quality and performance that our project demanded.

Manufactured PCB
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