Overview
Explore the intricacies of Donkey Car electronics design in this 36-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into the project overview, PCB layout, and backstory of this open-source autonomous vehicle platform. Learn about RGB LEDs, PWM LEDs, level shifting, and addressable strips. Examine the presentation of RGB LED thermals and the Open Hardware License. Discover the physical and logical PCB design process, sequence of events, and PWM driver implementation. Analyze datasheets, LED specifications, and the differences between design and assembly. Gain insights into simulation techniques and board layout strategies for creating robust autonomous vehicle electronics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Reference design
Project overview
PCB layout
Backstory
RGB LEDs
PWM LEDs
Level shifting
Addressable strips
Presentation
RGB LED
Thermals
Open Hardware License
Physical PCB
Logical PCB
Sequence of Events
PWM Driver
Datasheet
LEDs
Design vs assembly
Simulation
Board Layout
Taught by
linux.conf.au