ESP32 Universal Core Board Design
Table
| Rail | Source | Expected Voltage | Tolerance | Measure At | Current Limit | Pass Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT_9V | BT1 + before switch | Battery voltage, typically 7V–9.6V | Battery dependent | BT1:+ to BT1:- | 50mA for bench test | Positive voltage present with battery installed |
| VCC_SW_9V | SW1 output | Same as BAT_9V when switch is ON, 0V when OFF | Battery dependent | U1:VCC to U1:GND | 50mA for bench test | ON: near battery voltage; OFF: near 0V |
| GND | BT1:- | 0V reference | n/a | U1:GND / BT1:- | n/a | Common ground continuity present |
Table
| Signal | Net Name | Expected State | Measure At | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 output | LED_DRIVE | Square wave around 1Hz | U1:OUT or R3:P1 | LED should blink about once per second |
| Timing capacitor node | TIMING_CAP | RC ramp between approx. 1/3 and 2/3 VCC | C1:P1 | Optional oscilloscope check |
| Control bypass | CONTROL_BYPASS | Stable DC near 2/3 VCC | U1:CONT | C4 filters this node |
Table
| Test | Components Involved | Input | Expected Output | Pass Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power switch | BT1, SW1, U1 | Toggle SW1 | VCC_SW_9V turns on/off | U1 only powered when ON |
| LED blink | U1, R1, R2, R3, C1, D1 | SW1 ON | D1 blinks red | Blink period roughly 0.9s–1.2s depending on tolerances |
| LED current limiting | U1, R3, D1 | SW1 ON | Safe LED current | R3 remains cool; LED not excessively bright |
Table
| Measurement | Location | Expected Value | Tolerance | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscillator frequency | U1:OUT / LED_DRIVE | ~1.06Hz from R1=1kΩ, R2=680kΩ, C1=1uF | dominated by capacitor tolerance | Oscilloscope or frequency counter |
| LED series resistance | R3 | 1kΩ | per installed resistor tolerance | Multimeter |
| Timing capacitor | C1 | 1uF | per installed capacitor tolerance | LCR meter if available |
Table
| Test Section | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | [ ] Pass / [ ] Fail | |
| Power Rails | [ ] Pass / [ ] Fail | |
| Critical Signals | [ ] Pass / [ ] Fail | |
| Functional Validation | [ ] Pass / [ ] Fail |
Prerequisites
1. Visual Inspection
2. Power Rail Verification
3. Critical Signal Verification
4. Functional Validation
5. Expected Measurements Reference
Pass/Fail Summary