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MrDEB said:I have a scheamatic and a pc board layout done in PCB123 files.
Am I asking too much for someone to ponder over?
may need to add a 1M resistor to 4030 input.
don't think I can upload PCB123 files??
any suggestions or Email direct?
MrDEB said:I have a scheamatic and a pc board layout done in PCB123 files.
Am I asking too much for someone to ponder over?
may need to add a 1M resistor to 4030 input.
don't think I can upload PCB123 files??
any suggestions or Email direct?
MrDEB said:this is my first attempt at designing and etching a pc board. Reason why its spread out - just camo out like that. the board is 5x5 what with the relays??
As you get more experience you will be able to optimise your layouts.
on resistor R6 it was mentioned on this form that I have a floating input to the 4030.
circuit works and looked at schamatic several times and see that maybe it isn't floating.The output from the ORed diodes keeps the input (4030) tied low until a green light comes on then the input goes high .
I can clearly see on your drawing R6,200K from the 4030 input pin to ground.
Decoupling non existence. perhaps I need some??
I know ttl needs it but does cmos??
Decoupling is essential for all logic devices, at least one 0.1uF/chip, also a 10uF on the power line.
the schamatic does work, I have a working unit.
It most likely will work, but without decoupling it could behave erratically.
Just want to make it look better what with all the cut wires etc.
As for all the jumpers, this is my first board designed from scratch. Yes I hope to etch it myself.
MrDEB said:this is my first attempt at designing and etching a pc board. Reason why its spread out - just camo out like that. the board is 5x5 what with the relays??
on resistor R6 it was mentioned on this form that I have a floating input to the 4030.
circuit works and looked at schamatic several times and see that maybe it isn't floating.The output from the ORed diodes keeps the input (4030) tied low until a green light comes on then the input goes high .
Decoupling non existence. perhaps I need some??
I know ttl needs it but does cmos??
the schamatic does work, I have a working unit. Just want to make it look better what with all the cut wires etc.
As for all the jumpers, this is my first board designed from scratch. Yes I hope to etch it myself.
MrDEB said:How can one design a board that is easier to trace?
any rules or guidlines.
I want to learn by doing.
MrDEB said:How can one design a board that is easier to trace?
any rules or guidlines.
I want to learn by doing.
MrDEB said:WOW lots of good info
will play with redesigning pcb
thanks
I think my pwer traces are tooo wide.
using 2 oz copper clad boards. .050 seems kinda wide for power traces?
whole board with the lights hooked up only draws a max of 275ma. (using automotive clearance lights for the yellow lights). the red, blue and green are RS lights only draw 90ma each(have connected in parrell)