diff --git a/.assets/images/empty_box_after_prototype.png b/.assets/images/empty_box_after_prototype.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb6a658 Binary files /dev/null and b/.assets/images/empty_box_after_prototype.png differ diff --git a/.assets/images/pcb_wired.png b/.assets/images/pcb_wired.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..43e0dd5 Binary files /dev/null and b/.assets/images/pcb_wired.png differ diff --git a/.assets/images/prototype_wired.png b/.assets/images/prototype_wired.png index f21a4f4..b447935 100644 Binary files a/.assets/images/prototype_wired.png and b/.assets/images/prototype_wired.png differ diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ac34c91..127f90e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The goal was to make a circuit quickly to develop the program with ESPhome and c The aim now was to install the main components (limit switch, photoelectric sensor, etc...) and connect them as shown in the circuit above. -![prototype_wired](.assets/images/prototype_wired.png) +![Prototype wired image](.assets/images/prototype_wired.png) I let this prototype run for several months to see what needed to be improved, modified or removed, both physically and in the program. @@ -84,7 +84,19 @@ For the program I was able to make and to optimize a few things: - A short delay was introduced to first provide a warning light and then activate gate movement. - ... +### Step 4: Design, manufacture and installation of a new PCB +After correcting the main problems with the circuit and electronics in general, I set about designing an electrical board to make the portal's operation more reliable and, above all, more professional. + +You can have a look at the PCB documentation: [LiHoCo Yard gate PCB v1.0](hardware/PCB) + +Once the electronic board was soldered and functional, I removed the prototype and installed the new PCB : + +![Empty box image](.assets/images/empty_box_after_prototype.png) + +Then I installed the new PCB and here it is! #BrandNew + +![PCB Wired image](.assets/images/pcb_wired.png) ## Points of improvement