Power net portal is a special schematic object used to define a power or ground net. Power ports allow you to conveniently indicate a power net at any location in the design. Power nets of the same designator automatically connect throughout your design #portal #power
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Sure, I can provide some suggestions on how you might place your components on your PCB. Since you’re working with an Arduino Nano shield template, we’ll focus on making connections logical and routes short.
Suggestions for Component Placement:
Arduino Nano Module: Place the Arduino Nano footprint centrally so that connections to all headers are balanced and easily accessible.
Headers (J1, J2, J3, J4, J5):
Place $J1$ and $J2$ near the corresponding pinout of the Arduino Nano.
$J4$ and $J5$ can be placed on either side of the Arduino Nano based on required connections.
Ensure $J3$ is located where it provides easy access to the pins it connects to.
Interconnections:
Power Connections:
Place the power distribution traces to connect +3V3 and +5V nets to the corresponding pins.
Connect $J1:Pin_2$ to $+3V3:P1$
Connect $J1:Pin_12$ to $+5V:P1$
Ground (GND):
Ensure $J2:Pin_12$ and $J1:Pin_14$ connect to the ground plane or a common ground net.
Signal Nets:
Make connections for the signals as specified, ensuring minimal trace length where possible to avoid interference.
Available Nets:
Net 4: Connect $J4:Pin_3$ to $J2:Pin_8$
Net 1: Connect $J2:Pin_9$ to $J3:Pin_1$
Net 8: Connect $J2:Pin_4$ to $J5:Pin_2$
Net 9: Connect $J2:Pin_3$ to $J5:Pin_1$
Net 5: Connect $J4:Pin_2$ to $J2:Pin_7$
Net 7: Connect $J5:Pin_3$ to $J2:Pin_5$
Net 3: Connect $J3:Pin_3$ to $J2:Pin_11$
Net 2: Connect $J2:Pin_10$ to $J3:Pin_2$
Net 6: Connect $J2:Pin_6$ to $J4:Pin_1$
These placements and connections should provide a starting point for layout. Let me know if you need further customization or have more components or requirements to consider!
The TB6612FNG is a dual DC motor driver IC. It offers reliable control over two DC motors at voltages from 2.5V to 13.5V with a maximum current of 1.2A per channel (3.2A peak). Let's add it to your Arduino Nano Shield project and specify the key connections for you.
Important Pins on the TB6612FNG
VCC: Power supply (typically 5V)
GND: Ground
AIN1, AIN2: Input control for Motor A
BIN1, BIN2: Input control for Motor B
PWMA: PWM signal input for Motor A speed control
PWMB: PWM signal input for Motor B speed control
AO1, AO2: Outputs for Motor A
BO1, BO2: Outputs for Motor B
STBY: Standby control
Sample Connections for Arduino Nano Shield:
Power Connections:
Connect TB6612FNG:VCC to ArduinoNano:3V3 (or 5V depending on your TB6612FNG pin configuration).
Connect TB6612FNG:GND to ArduinoNano:GND.
Motor Control Pins:
Connect TB6612FNG:AIN1 to an Arduino digital pin of your choice (e.g., D2).
Connect TB6612FNG:AIN2 to another Arduino digital pin (e.g., D3).
Connect TB6612FNG:BIN1 to another Arduino digital pin (e.g., D4).
Connect TB6612FNG:BIN2 to another Arduino digital pin (e.g., D5).
Connect TB6612FNG:PWMA to a PWM-capable Arduino pin (e.g., D6).
Connect TB6612FNG:PWMB to another PWM-capable Arduino pin (e.g., D9).
Standby Pin:
Connect TB6612FNG:STBY to an Arduino digital pin (e.g., D7).
Connect TB6612FNG:VCC to Arduino Nano:3V3.
Connect TB6612FNG:GND to Arduino Nano:GND.
Connect TB6612FNG:AIN1 to Arduino Nano:D2.
Connect TB6612FNG:AIN2 to Arduino Nano:D3.
Connect TB6612FNG:BIN1 to Arduino Nano:D4.
Connect TB6612FNG:BIN2 to Arduino Nano:D5.
Connect TB6612FNG:PWMA to Arduino Nano:D6.
Connect TB6612FNG:PWMB to Arduino Nano:D9.
Connect TB6612FNG:STBY to Arduino Nano:D7.
You can now add the TB6612FNG component to your project in Flux and complete the connections as mentioned above. Let me know if you need more details or further assistance!
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