Replacing Vector Robot Brain Board
Worked for 46 sec
Thought for 25 sec — any "No Connect" pins as well. I should probably run the .
Editing "vector-head-board-connector-notes" project doc.
Thought for 12 sec
5/6 Run ERC/DRC checks
Inspect current schematic nets around J1, U1, U2, and headers
Rewire schematic as listen-only 4-wire Vector tap
Update component roles/notes for beginner-safe use
Re-place/re-route passive wiretap PCB
Run ERC/DRC checks
Summarize what changed and remaining risks
Thought for 13 sec
Completed 10 design checks — found 4 issues.
Getting a schematic overview.
Getting a layout overview.
there are 2 wires (one red and one black) that go into the part thats attached to the board.. on each side.
Worked for 1 min 54 sec
Created a project doc
Passive Wiretap Board Status
This board has been redesigned as a safe listen-only wiretap for the Vector head/body 4-wire cable. It no longer includes the ESP32-C3 or ac...
Done — I redesigned it as a passive listen-only wiretap.
What changed:
- Removed ESP32-C3 and level-shifter from the signal path.
- Kept only headers + protection resistors.
- Mapped the confirmed Vector wires:
- black
GND - red
VMAIN - white
BODY_RX - green
TX1.8
- black
- Routed the simplified PCB.
- Ran ERC/DRC checks: no errors/warnings came back in the checked categories.
Saved status here:
Passive Wiretap Board Status
Passive Wiretap Board Status
Open item:
- This is still a hand-wired/probe board, not the final drop-in Vector connector board.
Document, BOM, export
Create wiring guide
Check BOM cost
Export files
Review manufacturability
