Built the schematic for the dual-PCA9685 servo controller: two PCA9685 drivers, PCA9306 I2C level shifter, Raspberry Pi/STM32 connectors, 16 servo outputs with 220Ω series resistors, I2C pull-ups, OE pull-up, decoupling, bulk caps, 6V/5.1V rails, common ground, and mounting holes.
Configured a 4-layer PCB stackup with GND and power-plane intent, set a compact 100 × 130 mm board, and placed components with host connectors on the left, level shifter near center, PCA9685s and servo outputs on the right, and power input at the top/right.
ERC is clean for floating pins, missing power, and single-pin nets; footprints and layer assignments are present.
Success criteria review
✅ Schematic connectivity and key parts implemented.
✅ 4-layer board configured and components placed in the requested left-to-right flow.
❌ Not ready for Gerber export: physical routing/remaining copper issues are still unresolved, so manufacturing export was intentionally not generated.
Next steps
Complete PCB routing, especially 6V_SERVO/GND power distribution and all signal airwires, then rerun DRC and export Gerbers/BOM/pick-and-place once clean.
Wirelessly connects nets on schematic. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect net portals, give them same designator. #portal
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