Fall 2016 Solar Panels: PCB Layout *

By Ridwan Maassarani (Design and Manufacturing)

Approved by Inna Echual (Project Manager)

A custom PCB that can drive five stepper motors was needed to reduce the footprint on the rover. The custom PCB would also cut down on cost since stepper motor drivers that can run 3 or more motors can gen expensive. It was also difficult to find a motor driver than can run five motors. So, a custom PCB was made based on the A4988 stepper motor drivers capable of driving two coils.