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• Short-Circuit or Miswiring: Ensure there are no unintended paths that might create a short circuit or a loop that could cause the device to register current. Verify that R7 is correctly connected in the circuit per your design.

  • Correct Connection for Current Measurement: Ensure that R7 is placed in series with the load or power supply correctly to measure the current accurately. The expected connection (based on the project description) for measuring the current using R7 would be between a power source and a load, but since this is an undefined scenario in your description, ensure R7's placement allows for current measurement through it.
  • Check for Solder Bridges: Especially in SMD components like your SMD_0603_1608Metric package for R7, a solder bridge could mistakenly create a direct path that bypasses the resistor or creates unintended connections to adjacent pins or traces.

• Code Misinterpretation: The software or code running on the microcontroller (assuming Raspberry Pi Pico: U1) might be misinterpreting the signal levels or has a flaw in the current calculation logic. Ensure that:

  • You're using the correct ADC channel corresponding to GPIO28_ADC2 for R7, as per your schematic design.
  • The code correctly initializes and reads from the ADC, including appropriate configuration for resolution and sampling rate.
  • The conversion from the ADC value to current is correctly implemented, taking into account the specific characteristics of the Raspberry Pi Pico's ADC and the expected voltage drop across the 1 ohm resistor.

1. Visual Inspection: Start with a thorough visual inspection of the PCB to identify any possible shorts, miswirings, or solder bridges.
2. Continuity Testing: Use a multimeter to check for continuity in unexpected places, which could hint at shorts or incorrect connections.
3. Isolate the Problem: Try to isolate the problem by disconnecting parts of the circuit or using minimal code to test if the issue persists. This might help in determining if the problem is hardware or software-based.
4. Review Code: Go through the code line by line, especially the parts that initialize and read ADC values. Validate the logic used for converting these values to current.

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• U3 (LCD Display by Hitachi) requires VDD connected to a positive voltage supply and VSS connected to ground. This is correctly implemented as it shares the power net with U1 (Raspberry Pi Pico) VBUS (for VDD) and several GND pins (for VSS), ensuring it is powered correctly.
• U2 (LM35CZ/NOPB Temperature Sensor) has +VS and GND correctly connected to power and ground, respectively.

• GPIO to Components: Each GPIO pin from the Raspberry Pi Pico (U1) has specific connections to other components (switches, resistors, the LCD, and the temperature sensor), which, without knowing the exact functionality intended, seem to be logically connected. For example:

  • GPIO pins are used to drive the LCD display (DB3, DB4, DB5, DB6, RS, and E pins on U3) indicating a likely data interface setup.
  • Temperature Sensor (U2: Vout) connects to GPIO26_ADC0 for analog temperature reading.

• Resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4 are connected at one end to what appears to be a common power net, but without context for their intended function (pull-ups, current limiters, etc.), it's hard to affirm correctness beyond their connection to power.
• Switches (SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4) are connected to GPIO pins with their other pins tied to GND via the common ground net, suggesting they might be intended for input functions with possible internal or external pull-ups.

• The "Corriente" and "Voltaje" designators are notes and correctly excluded from the PCB and BOM. They don't influence the circuit's electrical functionality.

• Single File Upload: Typically, you can upload a single .uf2 file that contains your compiled code by dragging and dropping it onto the RPI-RP2 drive. This is standard for simple programs or firmware updates.
• Multiple Files Upload: For more complex projects that require multiple Python files or libraries, you'd typically use an editor like Thonny that allows managing and uploading multiple files through its interface. Alternatively, you can use a tool like rshell or ampy for managing file uploads via command line.

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• Contrast is often controlled via the VO pin (pin 3 on your U3). Adjusting the voltage on this pin changes the display contrast. If the contrast is too high or too low, it might give the appearance of inverted colors or make characters on the LCD difficult to read.

• The VO pin of U3 is connected to the ground net (GND) in your project. This might result in the contrast being set to its maximal or minimal level, depending on the LCD's internal configuration. Usually, the VO pin requires a variable voltage to adjust the contrast properly.

1. Introduce a Potentiometer: Connect a potentiometer to the VO pin (U3:VO), one side to GND, and the other to VDD or a suitable reference voltage. Adjust the potentiometer to change the voltage on the VO pin and, as a result, adjust the contrast. This is a common practice for these types of displays.
2. Software Adjustments: While not directly applicable for contrast, ensure your software initialization for the LCD correctly sets up the display mode. Incorrect initialization settings could potentially lead to unexpected display behavior.

• Check your initialization code to ensure it sets the correct mode for the display. There might be a command or configuration setting to invert colors back to normal.

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1. Power:

   • Connect the LCD VDD (or VCC) pin to U1:(3V3) for power.
   • Connect the LCD VSS pin to U1:(GND) for ground.

2. Contrast:

   • Connect the LCD VO pin to the middle terminal of a potentiometer for contrast adjustment.

     • One side of the potentiometer goes to U1:(GND), and the other to U1:(3V3) or another voltage suitable for contrast.

3. Control Pins:

   • RS (Register Select) to a GPIO on U1 for control signals (e.g., U1:GPIO16, considering it was previously used for RS in your project).
   • E (Enable) to a GPIO on U1 for data/command latch signal (e.g., U1:GPIO17, based on your previous assignment).
   • RW (Read/Write) to U1:(GND) to set the LCD in write-only mode, simplifying the interface. If you wish to read from the LCD, connect this pin to another GPIO.

4. Data Pins (for 4-bit mode):

   • Connect DB4 to DB7 on the LCD to corresponding GPIO pins on U1. For example:

     • U1:GPIO18 to LCD:DB4
     • U1:GPIO19 to LCD:DB5
     • U1:GPIO20 to LCD:DB6
     • U1:GPIO21 to LCD:DB7

   • The 4-bit mode reduces the number of required GPIO connections. Pins DB0 to DB3 on the LCD can be left unconnected.

5. Backlight (if available):

   • Connect the LED+ pin to U1:(3V3) or through a resistor to U1:(3V3) for backlight power.
   • Connect the LED- pin to U1:(GND) for the backlight ground.

• Potentiometer for VO: Adding a potentiometer (often 10k ohm) allows you to adjust the display contrast by varying the voltage on the VO pin.
• Software Configuration: Adjust your code for 4-bit operation if you're not already using it. This minimizes the GPIO requirements and is commonly supported by libraries for the HD44780 controller.

• Connect U3:VDD to U1:3V3.
• Connect U3:VSS to U1:GND.
• Insert a potentiometer for the VO pin adjustment.
• Connect U3:RS (pin 4) to U1:GPIO16.
• Connect U3:E (pin 6) to U1:GPIO17.
• Connect U3:R/W (pin 5) to U1:GND (for write-only mode).
• Connect Data Pins:

  • U3:DB4 to U1:GPIO18.
  • U3:DB5 to U1:GPIO19.
  • U3:DB6 to U1:GPIO20.
  • U3:DB7 to U1:GPIO21.

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• Digital IO and Control Pins:

  • You've connected various GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi Pico (U1) to control the Hitachi U3 LCD interface and to read from the LM35CZ temperature sensor (U2).
  • GPIO pins are also connected to switches (SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4) and an unspecified set of resistors (R1, R2, R3, R4).

• ADC Connections:

  • You've utilized GPIO26 as an ADC input for the Vout pin of the LM35CZ temperature sensor (U2).
  • GPIO27 and GPIO28 are also utilized as ADC inputs but only have a connection to a resistor net (R5 and R7, respectively, with R6 being connected to R5's net).

• You are aiming to use the Raspberry Pi Pico for reading temperatures via U2, interact with an LCD (U3), and use switches for input (SW1-SW4) alongside basic digital GPIO activities.
• Power distribution using the 3V3 pin of the Raspberry Pi Pico to power up the LCD and the temperature sensor is done correctly through the net connecting these components uniformly, ensuring they receive adequate supply without exceeding current limitations of the 3V3 pin.

• Resistance Measurement

  • Measuring resistance directly via ADC channels isn't straightforward because ADCs measure voltage, not resistance. However, a technique known as a voltage divider can be used. You could measure the voltage across a known resistor in series with the unknown resistor using the ADC channels. By calculating the ratio of the voltages, you can deduce the resistance. This would require at least one ADC channel and a known reference resistor.
  • GPIO26_ADC0, GPIO27_ADC1, and GPIO28_ADC2 are already in use, but depending on the application, you could potentially multiplex their use between different functions including resistance measurement. It would require careful timing and switching.

• Capacitance Measurement

  • Measuring capacitance with an MCU ADC is more challenging and usually involves charging the capacitor through a known resistor and timing how long it takes to reach a certain voltage threshold. This method is indirect and requires precise timing mechanisms, potentially utilizing the Pico's built-in timers or PWM capabilities.
  • This also means that while not directly related to ADC channels, you need at least one I/O pin to charge/discharge the capacitor and potentially an ADC input to monitor the voltage across the capacitor if not using a threshold detection method directly.

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1. The 16x2 LCD display uses an I2C interface; if it's directly interfaced using GPIO, more pins would be needed and connections would differ.
2. The push buttons are used for user input without specific function assignments, so we’ll connect them to available GPIOs.
3. The LM35 temperature sensor output will be connected to one of the Pico’s ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) pins for temperature readings.
4. The resistors are likely pull-up or pull-down for the push buttons, voltage division for the LM35, or for LCD contrast adjustment.

• Assuming each button requires one GPIO and a 10k resistor as a pull-up:

  • Connect Button 1 to GPIO2, with a 10k resistor to 3V3 (U1:4 → U1:39 and R1:1 → U1:39).
  • Connect Button 2 to GPIO3, with a 10k resistor to 3V3 (U1:5 → U1:39 and R2:1 → U1:39).
  • Connect Button 3 to GPIO4, with a 10k resistor to 3V3 (U1:6 → U1:39 and R3:1 → U1:39).
  • Connect Button 4 to GPIO5, with a 10k resistor to 3V3 (U1:7 → U1:39 and R4:1 → U1:39).

• Connect SDA (Data Line) of the LCD to GPIO8 (U1:11).
• Connect SCL (Clock Line) of the LCD to GPIO9 (U1:12).
• Connect VCC of the LCD to 3V3 (U1:39) and GND of the LCD to GND (U1:3, U1:8, U1:13, or U1:18).

• Connect Vout of LM35 to GPIO26_ADC0 for analog input (U1:34).
• Connect Vcc of LM35 to 3V3 (U1:39).
• Connect GND of LM35 to AGND (U1:36) for better noise performance.

• If intending to use resistors for voltage division or to scale the LM35 output, detailed connections would depend on the exact purpose. For simplicity:

  • Assuming 1 resistor of 6.6k is for adjusting LM35 output, you might connect it between LM35 Vout and GND, though specifics would depend on the desired adjustment.
  • Resistors of 2.2k and 1 could be part of a voltage divider or for calibration, which again depends on the measurement range and accuracy desired.

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• Button 1 (Menu Up/Increase):

  • Connect Button 1 to GPIO2 for navigating up in the menu.
  • Connect a 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3 (R1:1 to U1:39).
  • Connect U1:4 (Button 1) to U1:39 (3V3) through R1 for pull-up and to U1:3 (GND) when pressed (via the button).

• Button 2 (Menu Down/Decrease):

  • Connect Button 2 to GPIO3 for navigating down.
  • Connect a 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3 (R2:1 to U1:39).
  • Connect U1:5 (Button 2) to U1:39 (3V3) through R2 for pull-up and to U1:8 (GND) when pressed.

• Button 3 (Select/Enter):

  • Connect Button 3 to GPIO4 for selecting an option.
  • Connect a 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3 (R3:1 to U1:39).
  • Connect U1:6 (Button 3) to U1:39 (3V3) through R3 for pull-up and to U1:13 (GND) when pressed.

• Button 4 (Back/Cancel):

  • Connect Button 4 to GPIO5 for going back or canceling the current selection.
  • Connect a 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3 (R4:1 to U1:39).
  • Connect U1:7 (Button 4) to U1:39 (3V3) through R4 for pull-up and to U1:18 (GND) when pressed.

• Debouncing: For buttons used in a menu navigation scenario, hardware debouncing (using a small capacitor with the button or software debouncing techniques) might be necessary to avoid multiple detections of a single press due to the mechanical bouncing of the button contacts.
• Software Configuration: In your software, configure these GPIO pins as input with internal or external pull-up resistors. Implement debounce logic and menu navigation logic to respond appropriately to button presses.
• LCD Interface for Menu Display: Ensure your software driving the LCD displays the menu options and updates them according to the button presses for an interactive user experience.

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• Data Pins:

  • Connect D4 to GPIO6 (U1:6)
  • Connect D5 to GPIO7 (U1:10)
  • Connect D6 to GPIO8 (U1:11)
  • Connect D7 to GPIO9 (U1:12)

• Control Pins:

  • Connect RS to GPIO10 (U1:14) for selecting register.
  • Connect RW to GND (U1:3, U1:8, U1:13, or U1:18) to set the LCD in write-only mode.
  • Connect E to GPIO11 (U1:15) to enable data/command transmission.

• Power and Backlight:

  • Connect VSS to GND.
  • Connect VDD to `3V3$ (U1:39) for power.
  • Connect VO$ (LCD contrast) through a 1k resistor to GND` for contrast setup (Assuming the resistor of "1" mentioned is actually 1kΩ; if it's 1Ω, that might be too low for contrast voltage adjustment).
  • Connect A (Anode) to 3V3$ (U1:39) and K$ (Cathode) to GND for backlight, if applicable.

• Voltage Input Management:

  • Without a clear target for these resistors, I'll assume they might be part of a voltage divider for an analog input. If part of the sensor input circuitry, these might be used to scale down voltage to a safe input level for one of the Pico’s ADC pins.
  • A common setup might be connecting your sensor's output through the 6.6kΩ resistor to an ADC pin, then from that ADC pin through the 2.2kΩ resistor to GND, creating a voltage divider that scales the input voltage down.

• For the LCD, ensure your software initializes the display in 4-bit mode and correctly handles writing data and commands following the LCD’s datasheet.
• For the Resistors, ensure their configuration matches the intended input scaling for sensors or other components. The exact connections would depend on the role of these resistors in relation to other components not fully detailed here.