Week 8: Input Device

xdd44, Oct. 30, 2024


RGB Sensor

Following my unsuccessful works in week 5, I decided to make a board just to get the sensor working. I designed a board with only the sensor and a few pinheaders.

Board Circuit

PCB Layout

PCB Layout Revised

The milling machine doesn't have a drill small enough to split the sensor pins, so I have to use a knife to split them manually.

Produced Board

I was suggested to use solder paste and hot air gun for soldering such a small part, but I still failed: the two pins got covered together.

Two top pins covered by solder