State Machine 0.5

Bpod's state machine module can be assembled in as little as one hour at a soldering bench. Here's how.

1: Order all parts in the Bill of Materials.

- These parts can be purchased from commercial suppliers with two exceptions:

a. The printed circuit board. We have previously used SeeedStudio's FusionPCB service as follows:

i. Select QTY: 10

PCB Layer: 2

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

PCB Dimension: 10cm max X 15cm max

PCB Color: green

Surface Finish: HASL

This should work out to ~$5.50 per board for an order of 10 boards (Jan 2014). Select "Next".

ii. Select C:\Bpod\CAD\PCB\BpodDevice\BpodGerber.zip and finish the order.

b. The acrylic enclosure. We have previously used Pololu's Custom laser cutting service as follows:

i. Select "Request a Quote"

ii. Next to "My Files" click "Browse" and select C:\Bpod\CAD\Enclosure\BpodEnclosure_r0_5_X.cdr, where X is the latest version number available.

iii. Next to "Quantity" enter "N copies of layout provided" to order N Bpod enclosures.

iv. Under "Material Selection" choose "Use This Material" to the right of the line: 3.0mm (1/8") / translucent / clear matte

v. Acknowledge the limitations and submit the quote request. Once the quote is provided (1-2 days), place an order for the enclosure.

2: Gather tools. You'll need:

- A clean soldering iron and sponge

- Solder

3. Follow the assembly instructions.