• Terminal
    Terminal
    An electrical connector acting as reusable interface to a conductor and creating a point where external circuits can be connected.
  • Ground
    A common return path for electric current. Commonly known as ground.
  • Net Portal
    A net identifier used to create connectivity to other Net Portal with the same designator. #portal
  • Power Net Portal
    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
  • Generic Resistor
    A generic fixed resistor for rapid developing circuit topology. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard resistor values: 1.0Ω 10Ω 100Ω 1.0kΩ 10kΩ 100kΩ 1.0MΩ 1.1Ω 11Ω 110Ω 1.1kΩ 11kΩ 110kΩ 1.1MΩ 1.2Ω 12Ω 120Ω 1.2kΩ 12kΩ 120kΩ 1.2MΩ 1.3Ω 13Ω 130Ω 1.3kΩ 13kΩ 130kΩ 1.3MΩ 1.5Ω 15Ω 150Ω 1.5kΩ 15kΩ 150kΩ 1.5MΩ 1.6Ω 16Ω 160Ω 1.6kΩ 16kΩ 160kΩ 1.6MΩ 1.8Ω 18Ω 180Ω 1.8KΩ 18kΩ 180kΩ 1.8MΩ 2.0Ω 20Ω 200Ω 2.0kΩ 20kΩ 200kΩ 2.0MΩ 2.2Ω 22Ω 220Ω 2.2kΩ 22kΩ 220kΩ 2.2MΩ 2.4Ω 24Ω 240Ω 2.4kΩ 24kΩ 240kΩ 2.4MΩ 2.7Ω 27Ω 270Ω 2.7kΩ 27kΩ 270kΩ 2.7MΩ 3.0Ω 30Ω 300Ω 3.0KΩ 30KΩ 300KΩ 3.0MΩ 3.3Ω 33Ω 330Ω 3.3kΩ 33kΩ 330kΩ 3.3MΩ 3.6Ω 36Ω 360Ω 3.6kΩ 36kΩ 360kΩ 3.6MΩ 3.9Ω 39Ω 390Ω 3.9kΩ 39kΩ 390kΩ 3.9MΩ 4.3Ω 43Ω 430Ω 4.3kΩ 43KΩ 430KΩ 4.3MΩ 4.7Ω 47Ω 470Ω 4.7kΩ 47kΩ 470kΩ 4.7MΩ 5.1Ω 51Ω 510Ω 5.1kΩ 51kΩ 510kΩ 5.1MΩ 5.6Ω 56Ω 560Ω 5.6kΩ 56kΩ 560kΩ 5.6MΩ 6.2Ω 62Ω 620Ω 6.2kΩ 62KΩ 620KΩ 6.2MΩ 6.8Ω 68Ω 680Ω 6.8kΩ 68kΩ 680kΩ 6.8MΩ 7.5Ω 75Ω 750Ω 7.5kΩ 75kΩ 750kΩ 7.5MΩ 8.2Ω 82Ω 820Ω 8.2kΩ 82kΩ 820kΩ 8.2MΩ 9.1Ω 91Ω 910Ω 9.1kΩ 91kΩ 910kΩ 9.1MΩ #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
  • Generic Capacitor
    A generic fixed capacitor for rapid developing circuit topology. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard capacitor values: 1.0pF 10pF 100pF 1000pF 0.01uF 0.1uF 1.0uF 10uF 100uF 1000uF 10,000uF 1.1pF 11pF 110pF 1100pF 1.2pF 12pF 120pF 1200pF 1.3pF 13pF 130pF 1300pF 1.5pF 15pF 150pF 1500pF 0.015uF 0.15uF 1.5uF 15uF 150uF 1500uF 1.6pF 16pF 160pF 1600pF 1.8pF 18pF 180pF 1800pF 2.0pF 20pF 200pF 2000pF 2.2pF 22pF 20pF 2200pF 0.022uF 0.22uF 2.2uF 22uF 220uF 2200uF 2.4pF 24pF 240pF 2400pF 2.7pF 27pF 270pF 2700pF 3.0pF 30pF 300pF 3000pF 3.3pF 33pF 330pF 3300pF 0.033uF 0.33uF 3.3uF 33uF 330uF 3300uF 3.6pF 36pF 360pF 3600pF 3.9pF 39pF 390pF 3900pF 4.3pF 43pF 430pF 4300pF 4.7pF 47pF 470pF 4700pF 0.047uF 0.47uF 4.7uF 47uF 470uF 4700uF 5.1pF 51pF 510pF 5100pF 5.6pF 56pF 560pF 5600pF 6.2pF 62pF 620pF 6200pF 6.8pF 68pF 680pF 6800pF 0.068uF 0.68uF 6.8uF 68uF 680uF 6800uF 7.5pF 75pF 750pF 7500pF 8.2pF 82pF 820pF 8200pF 9.1pF 91pF 910pF 9100pF #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
  • Generic Inductor
    A generic fixed inductor for rapid developing circuit topology. *You can now change the footprint and 3D model at the top level anytime you want. This is the power of #generics
  • 875105359001
    10uF Capacitor Aluminum Polymer 20% 16V SMD 5x5.3mm #forLedBlink #commonpartslibrary #capacitor #aluminumpolymer #radialcan
  • CTL1206FYW1T
    Yellow 595nm LED Indication - Discrete 1.7V 1206 (3216 Metric) #forLedBlink
  • 1070TR
    Battery Holder (Open) Coin, 20.0mm 1 Cell SMD (SMT) Tab bate or batt #forLedBlink
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Raspberry Pi Pico Shield Template

Raspberry Pi Pico Shield Template
Description

Created
November 19th 2024
Last updated by tomfox
2 months ago
1 Contributor(s)
tomfox

Controls

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is the VL53L0X an ic or a breakout sensor? Would I need extra components to make...
@copilot is the VL53L0X an ic or a breakout sensor? Would I need extra components to make it work?
1mo
The VL53L0X is an Integrated Circuit (IC) that functions as a Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging sensor. It can often be found on breakout boards, which incorporate the necessary additional components to simplify interfacing.
If you have just the VL53L0X IC:

  • Extra Components Needed:

    • Bypass Capacitors: Typically, you would need at least one decoupling capacitor, such as 100 nF, close to the power supply pins.
    • Pull-up Resistors: If you’re using I2C for communication, you may need pull-up resistors for the I2C lines, SDA and SCL.
    • Voltage Regulation: Depending on your system's power requirements, you might need a voltage regulator to ensure the IC receives the correct supply voltage.
    • Level Shifters: If your microcontroller operates at a different voltage level than the VL53L0X, such as 3.3V logic for the Pico, you might need level-shifting circuitry.
If you have a VL53L0X Breakout Board:

  • Ready to Use: These boards usually include the necessary components, such as the ones mentioned above, to facilitate easy integration into a project.
Integration with a Raspberry Pi Pico:
To integrate the VL53L0X breakout board with the Raspberry Pi Pico, you typically need to follow these steps:

  • Connect Power and Ground:

    • Connect the VCC pin of the breakout board to a 3.3V or 5V pin on the Pico.
    • Connect the GND pin of the breakout board to a GND pin on the Pico.
  • I2C Communication:

    • Connect the SDA pin of the breakout to a GPIO pin on the Pico configured for SDA, e.g., U1:GPIO16 for SDA.
    • Connect the SCL pin of the breakout to a GPIO pin on the Pico configured for SCL, e.g., U1:GPIO17 for SCL.
You might want to confirm your setup and ensure you have any additional components that may be required, particularly if you’re interfacing the sensor directly with a microcontroller or system. Let me know if you need more specific guidance!
1mo
I would like to add a time of flight sensor to the pico to measure distance. How...
@copilot I would like to add a time of flight sensor to the pico to measure distance. How would i connect it?
1mo
To connect a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor to the Raspberry Pi Pico, you'll typically use an I2C interface, as most ToF sensors, like the popular VL53L0X, communicate using this protocol. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to connect it:
Assumptions:

  • You're using a ToF sensor like the VL53L0X or similar, which uses I2C communication.
  • I2C SDA and SCL lines will be used for communication.
  • Power will be supplied from the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Connections:

  1. Power Supply:

    • Connect the sensor's VCC pin to U1U1:36 (3V3).
    • Connect the sensor's GND pin to U1U1:3 or U1U1:38 (GND).
  2. I2C Communication:

    • Connect the sensor's SCL pin to U1U1:17 (GPIO13) or any other available I2C clock pin.
    • Connect the sensor's SDA pin to U1U1:16 (GPIO12) or any other available I2C data pin.
Note:

  • Pull-up resistors are often required for I2C lines. Check if your sensor module already integrates them; otherwise, you should add external pull-up resistors (usually 4.7kΩ) for both SDA and SCL lines.
1mo
Hi! I'm Copilot, I can help with your projects: To learn more, check out Gettin...
Hi! I'm Copilot, I can help with your projects:
@copilot explain this project.
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@copilot how can I build a schematic with Flux?
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1mo
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Reports layers that have multiple copper fills of different nets. Make sure the Connected Layers rule value of nets with fills is valid.
Detect any via, trace or copper fill island that is not connected to any net.