Smart Kart Notes Scales — Block DiagramFunctional blocks and sourcing decision
Power/GPIO interface: no matching validated reference found; source real 2×20 Raspberry Pi header from library.
LF/LR/RF/RR HX711 channels: no matching HX711/load-cell validated reference found; implement four identical blocks from the HX711 manufacturer reference circuit and datasheet.
Mechanical: four configurable M3 non-plated mounting holes.
Channel connector contract
E+
E−
A+
A−
SHIELD → PCB GND only
SPARE → intentional no-connect
No PCB placement or routing is included in this phase.
Source: Raspberry Pi 3.3 V rail through the 2×20 GPIO header.
The board contains four HX711 channels and no other active loads. Final current figures will be populated from the selected HX711 datasheet before schematic completion. The design target is to remain far below the Raspberry Pi 3.3 V rail capability, with margin for all four bridge-excitation regulator circuits and ADC operation.
Renamed the project Smart Kart Notes Scales and added its production-board description. No schematic components or nets were added because the build stopped when no ACUs were available.
Remaining work: complete and verify the four-channel HX711 schematic, then proceed through PCB placement and routing after the required phase reviews.
General Purpose Thick Film Standard Power
and High-Power Chip Resistor
47 kOhms ±5% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200 Thick Film
Features:
- RMCF – standard power ratings
- RMCP – high power ratings
- Nickel barrier terminations standard
- Power derating from 100% at 70ºC to zero at +155ºC
- RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and halogen free
- AEC-Q200 compliant
A momentary or non-latching switch which causes a temporary change in the state of an electrical circuit only while the switch is physically actuated. SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 24V
Production four-channel 200 kg load-cell ADC board using dedicated HX711 converters and a Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO interface, optimized for low analog noise and enclosure mounting.
Properties
3.3
V
ADC Board Rev A
Raspberry Pi GPIO
Pricing & Availability
Distributor
Qty 1
Arrow
$11.84–$13.99
Digi-Key
$5.38–$5.78
HQonline
$8.09–$8.14
LCSC
$14.20–$14.64
Mouser
$23.55
TME
$15.80
Verical
$16.42–$20.36
Controls
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