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are there any issues in this project?

@copilot are there any issues in this project?
10mo
Here are a few observations and potential issues with your project based on the provided description:
  1. Ground Connection:
    • Ensure that all components that require a ground connection are properly connected to the GND net. Currently, multiple GND designators are used. Make sure they are all connected to the same GND net in the actual layout to avoid floating grounds.
  2. Power Connections:
    • The power connections should be checked. For instance, ensure that all components running on 3.3V are connected to the Net 1, which appears to be the 3.3V net.
  3. Component Compatibility:
    • Verify compatibility of the components like Q2Q2 (IRFR120NTRPBF) which is a MOSFET, and ensure it can handle the switching requirements for the load it will control.
    • Q1Q1 is an optocoupler. Ensure it is being used correctly in the circuit to isolate different sections.
  4. Duplicated Designators:
    • You have duplicates for GNDGND and PGNDPGND. Be clear about their roles and ensure consistent application across the design.
  5. Component Specifications:
    • Ensure that resistors like R1R1 and R2R2 have the correct resistance values and can handle the power they will dissipate in the circuit.
    • Confirm the specification requirements for components such as the Wio Terminal (U1U1) from Seeed Studio are met in your design.
  6. Connections & Nets:
    • Ensure all connections are intentional and that no floating pins are left, unless deliberately part of the design for future expansion or debugging.
After reviewing these aspects, testing the circuit design virtually or through a prototype can help identify any additional issues. Let me know if there's something specific you would like to address!
10mo
when I turn on D6 to 3v3 Q1 should turn on and turn on Q2 however its not workin...

@copilot when I turn on D6 to 3v3 Q1 should turn on and turn on Q2 however its not working can you help me debug this?
1y
Sure, I'd be happy to assist. Let's break down the circuit and see how the components are connected.
  1. You connect U1 (Wio Terminal, seeed studio) pin BCM13_D6_A6_PWM3 to the resistor R2 through the net 1a653d373ecc99a061ed9d46f20825c1.
  2. The other end of the resistor R2 connects to Q1 (PC817XNNIP0F, Sharp) pin 1 through the net 30067b78c18dc05590b6a2d12fe81406.
  3. Q1 pin 3 also connects to ground via net bf6456f31c53828e988d483038c534ad.
  4. Q1 pin 4 connects to the gate of Q2 (IRFR120NTRPBF, VBsemi Elec) through net 23157674990572e856d00c1f99e28b55.
  5. The Drain of Q2 connects to 12V power through net ff1c2cd55ddccaade3861f3a048db5c2 and Source connects to the pump through net 478cf0fcacc94ab50e277756cc0a52bb.
Let's go through a checklist to help you debug your circuit:
  1. Power Supply: Confirm that the BCM13_D6_A6_PWM3 (D6) pin on Wio Terminal is correctly supplying the 3v3 power. You can do this with a multimeter in the DC voltage range or by toggling this pin and checking for a voltage level change across resistor R2.
  2. Resistor Connection: Check the soldering and integrity of R2. An open or poorly soldered resistor can prevent power from reaching the optocoupler Q1.
  3. Optocoupler Check: Check that the opto-coupler Q1 is working as expected. If it is defective or inserted in the wrong orientation, it may not allow power to pass to the gate of Q2 when D6 is powered on.
  4. Q2 Check: Ensure that Q2 is working and is inserted with the correct pin orientation. Misplacing the gate, source, and drain can lead to erratic behavior. Confirm this by checking the voltage at the Q2 gate when you power on D6.
  5. Ground Connections: Confirm that all the components (U1, Q1, and Q2) are properly grounded.
  6. 12V Power Source: Confirm that 12V power is reaching the drain of Q2 and is properly connected.
  7. Pump Connection: Finally, verify that your load (the pump) is correctly connected and functional. Connect it directly to the 12V power supply to ensure it runs correctly.
Please note, it’s essential to go through these checks while remembering the rules of handling electronic components to avoid electrostatic discharge and other potential issues. Let me know if you have any further questions, or if there’s a specific part of the circuit you’d like to discuss!
1y
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please explain what GND, 12V, PGND, PUMP, Q2, Q1, R2, R1 do.

@copilot please explain what GND, 12V, PGND, PUMP, Q2, Q1, R2, R1 do.
1y
Sure, here's a brief explanation for each component in the context of your circuit:
  • GND: GND stands for "Ground". It's a reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are calculated. It's commonly used as a return path for electric current. In your circuit, it seems that it's connected to the ground pins of different components.
  • 12V: This is a power net, it generally represents a power source or a voltage level in the circuit. Here, it represents a 12V voltage source and is connected to the drain of the MOSFET Q2 and the input of the power supply module PS1.
  • PGND: PGND stands for "Power Ground," it's used in circuits that have both an analog and a digital ground to distinguish between the two. In your circuit, it appears to connect several ground points which likely belong to power-related components.
  • PUMP: This is likely a pump controlled by the MOSFET Q2 and the optocoupler Q1. The pump's power source appears to be connected between Q2 and 12V. The activation of Q2 will provide current from 12V to the pump.
  • Q2: This is a power MOSFET, specifically the IRFR120NTRPBF. MOSFETs are a type of transistor used for amplifying or switching electronic signals. In your circuit, Q2 acts as a switch to control the operation of the PUMP when the Gate signal is provided.
  • Q1: This is an optocoupler, specifically the PC817XNNIP0F, which is used to transfer electrical signals between two isolated circuits by using light. In this project, it's likely used to isolate the low-voltage control side of your circuit from the high-voltage side controlling the pump.
  • R2: This is a 110 ohms resistor. Resistor R2 connects to the microcontroller U1 and is probably part of a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) circuit used to control the optocoupler Q1, and by extension, the MOSFET Q2 and the PUMP. The exact function may vary depending on more context.
  • R1: R1 is a 200 ohms resistor connected to the gate of the MOSFET Q2 and the optocoupler Q1. it appears to limit the current going into the Gate of the MOSFET Q2 from the optocoupler Q1.
Remember that these are reasonable assumptions based on typical usage, but actual function may vary depending on your specific project's requirements and the overall schema of your circuit.
1y
if D6 goes high what happens in this circuit
1y
The pin D6 is not directly mentioned in this context. I assume you are referring to "BCM6_GPCLK2" which is a pin of the microcontroller U1. This pin is connected to the resistor R2. Here's what would typically happen if "BCM6_GPCLK2" goes high:
  1. The voltage across R2 will increase, consequently, the current through R2 would also increase (according to Ohm's law).
  2. However, without additional information on where the other end of R2 connects to, it's hard to determine the exact impact on the rest of the circuit. A general assumption would be that, if the other end of the resistor is tied to any control pins of a device, the signal change might transition that device's state.
Please provide more details if BCM6_GPCLK2 relates to another component's control or data input pin for a more precise answer.
1y
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