# LoRa load cell manager
## Description
Compact LoRa-based load cell manager board. Hosts Heltec WiFi LoRa 32, HX711 ADC for strain gauges, dual VL53L1X ToF sensors, 3.3V/2.8V rails, user buttons/LEDs, and screw terminals for robust interfacing.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** vasy_skral
- **Created:** 9/10/2025
- **Last Updated:** 9/16/2025
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Assembly Instructions:** Install the Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 board into J1 and J4. USB should be on cutout side. The cutout is for easy reach of the battery connector
## Key Components
### CN1 — [DB128V-5.08-4P-GN-S](https://www.flux.ai/lcsc/db128v-5p08-4p-gn-s.md)
- Manufacturer Name: DORABO(地博电气)
- Package or Case Code: CONN-TH_4P-P5.08_DIBO_DB128V-5.08
- JLCPCB Part Class: Extended Part
- Part Type: Screw terminal
- Manufacturer Part Number: DB128V-5.08-4P-GN-S
- LCSC Part Number: C2915641
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### D1 — [1N4148WS-7](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/1n4148ws-7.md)
- Datasheet URL: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/308/1N914BWS-D-1801390.pdf
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1N4148WS-7-F
- Manufacturer Name: SMC Diode Solutions
- Part Type: Diode
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### D2 — [1N4148WS-7](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/1n4148ws-7.md)
- Datasheet URL: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/308/1N914BWS-D-1801390.pdf
- Part Type: Diode
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1N4148WS-7-F
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: SMC Diode Solutions
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### J1 — [Pin Socket 01x18 2.54mm Vertical](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/pin-socket-01x18-254mm-vertical.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: HC-PM254-8.5H-1x18PZ
- Part Type: Connector
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- Pin_1 [pin 1]
- Pin_10 [pin 10]
- Pin_11 [pin 11]
- Pin_12 [pin 12]
- Pin_13 [pin 13]
- Pin_14 [pin 14]
- Pin_15 [pin 15]
- Pin_16 [pin 16]
- Pin_17 [pin 17]
- Pin_18 [pin 18]
- Pin_2 [pin 2]
- Pin_3 [pin 3]
- Pin_4 [pin 4]
- Pin_5 [pin 5]
- Pin_6 [pin 6]
- Pin_7 [pin 7]
- Pin_8 [pin 8]
- Pin_9 [pin 9]
### J4 — [Pin Socket 01x18 2.54mm Vertical](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/pin-socket-01x18-254mm-vertical.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: HC-PM254-8.5H-1x18PZ
- Part Type: Connector
**Pins:**
- Pin_1 [pin 1]
- Pin_10 [pin 10]
- Pin_11 [pin 11]
- Pin_12 [pin 12]
- Pin_13 [pin 13]
- Pin_14 [pin 14]
- Pin_15 [pin 15]
- Pin_16 [pin 16]
- Pin_17 [pin 17]
- Pin_18 [pin 18]
- Pin_2 [pin 2]
- Pin_3 [pin 3]
- Pin_4 [pin 4]
- Pin_5 [pin 5]
- Pin_6 [pin 6]
- Pin_7 [pin 7]
- Pin_8 [pin 8]
- Pin_9 [pin 9]
### LED1 — [LED-0805-Template](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/led-0805-template.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Part Type: LED
- Manufacturer Part Number: KT-0805Y
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### LED2 — [LED-0805-Template](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/led-0805-template.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Part Type: LED
- Manufacturer Part Number: KT-0805Y
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### Q1 — [BSS138](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/bss138.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: BSS138-7-F
- Part Type: Transistor
- Manufacturer Name: onsemi
- Datasheet URL: https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/bss138-d.pdf
**Pins:**
- D [pin 3]
- G [pin 1]
- S [pin 2]
### Q2 — [BSS138](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/bss138.md)
- Part Type: Transistor
- Manufacturer Part Number: BSS138-7-F
- Datasheet URL: https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/bss138-d.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: onsemi
**Pins:**
- D [pin 3]
- G [pin 1]
- S [pin 2]
### Q3 — [MMBT4403](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/mmbt4403.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: onsemi
- Datasheet URL: https://www.snapeda.com/parts/MMBT4403/ON%20Semiconductor/datasheet/
- Part Type: Transistor
- Manufacturer Part Number: MMBT4403
**Pins:**
- B [pin B]
- C [pin C]
- E [pin E]
### SW1 — [B3F-4055](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/b3f-4055.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: B3F-4055
- Manufacturer Name: OMRON
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Part Type: Switch
- Datasheet URL: https://www.snapeda.com/parts/B3F-4055/Omron%20Electronics/datasheet/
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### SW2 — [B3F-4055](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/b3f-4055.md)
- Part Type: Switch
- Datasheet URL: https://www.snapeda.com/parts/B3F-4055/Omron%20Electronics/datasheet/
- Manufacturer Part Number: B3F-4055
- Manufacturer Name: OMRON
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### U1 — [HX711](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/hx711.md)
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Datasheet URL: https://www.snapeda.com/parts/HX711/AVIA%20SEMICONDUCTOR/datasheet/
- Manufacturer Name: Avia Semiconductor
- Manufacturer Part Number: HX711
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- AGND [pin 5]
- AVDD [pin 3]
- BASE [pin 2]
- DOUT [pin 12]
- DVDD [pin 16]
- INA- [pin 7]
- INA+ [pin 8]
- INB- [pin 9]
- INB+ [pin 10]
- PD_SCK [pin 11]
- RATE [pin 15]
- VBG [pin 6]
- VFB [pin 4]
- VSUP [pin 1]
- XI [pin 14]
- XO [pin 13]
### U2 — [LP5907MFX-2.8/NOPB](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/lp5907mfx-2p8nopb.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Datasheet URL: https://www.ti.com/general/docs/suppproductinfo.tsp?distId=10&gotoUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Flit%2Fgpn%2Flp5907
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Manufacturer Part Number: LP5907MFX-2.8/NOPB
**Pins:**
- EN [pin 3]
- GND [pin 2]
- IN [pin 1]
- NC [pin 4]
- OUT [pin 5]
### U3 — [VL53L1CXV0FY/1](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/vl53l1cxv0fy1.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: STMicroelectronics
- Datasheet URL: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/vl53l1x.pdf
- Manufacturer Part Number: VL53L1CXV0FY/1
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
**Pins:**
- AVDD [pin 11]
- AVDDVCSEL [pin 1]
- AVSSVCSEL [pin 2]
- DNC [pin 8]
- GND [pin 3]
- GND [pin 12]
- GND [pin 4]
- GND [pin 6]
- GPIO1 [pin 7]
- SCL [pin 10]
- SDA [pin 9]
- XSHUT [pin 5]
### U5 — [VL53L1CXV0FY/1](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/vl53l1cxv0fy1.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Datasheet URL: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/vl53l1x.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: STMicroelectronics
- Manufacturer Part Number: VL53L1CXV0FY/1
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
**Pins:**
- AVDD [pin 11]
- AVDDVCSEL [pin 1]
- AVSSVCSEL [pin 2]
- DNC [pin 8]
- GND [pin 3]
- GND [pin 12]
- GND [pin 4]
- GND [pin 6]
- GPIO1 [pin 7]
- SCL [pin 10]
- SDA [pin 9]
- XSHUT [pin 5]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/lora-load-cell-manager](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/lora-load-cell-manager).*
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