The Prototype – Results Of The First Tests

The past days i had to learn for an examen i had today. So now iÍ have the time to tell you what happend the last days. On thursday a Prototype of Limpkin’s Bluetooth Remote arrived. He sent me this one because of my problems to get all parts (LMX9838, W681310). Now I have the ability to test other components for compatibility (especially to replace the Codec). So special thanks to Limpkin for sending me the prototype. Click the Likn on the right to see this project and other nice things on his blog.

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Tin-Coated Board

Today I was back at e-lab to tin-coat my board. After 3 Minutes in the bath it was already finished. So I drilled some holes for the buttons and the positioning holes for the jacks. Enough work for today ;)

Thin-Coated Board

I still didn’t find the W681310, but contacted the manufacturer of this part for samples (officially the don’t send samples of this device). Also Mathieu (creator of this project) contacted me. He will have a look for some chips that maybe are left after finishing his project. Hopefully he will find a W681310!

(Nearly) All Parts Are Ordered

AT90USB1287 , MAX5026, LCD

Like said in opening post, I ordered samples of AT90USB1287 and MAX5026. The display and its connector are found at ebay.

LMX9838

I figured out, that arrownac.com will take about $40 to $50 for shipping. So i have to buy theLMX9838 and the W681310 anywhere else. I found the LMX at futureelectronics.com with moderate shipping coasts.

W681310

I can’t find the W681310 anywhere else than on arrownac.com (digikey is the only other shop, but says “call for this item” and “not in stock”).

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Testing the Board

Today I tested the board at work at my institute (Institute of Data Systems Technology and Communication Networks). There I have the ability to use a microscope (and many other professional equipment, I’m working at board building lab). I only found one little short between two contacts of the LCD connector. Everything else was etched perfectly. Afterwards I tested the contacts between the layers. They all work fine. Now I’m waiting for the parts to put everything together.

Let’s start!

I just started to rebuild the following project by limpkin: http://www.limpkin.fr/index.php?post/2008/11/12/The-Bluetooth-Remote-Control

http://www.limpkin.fr

This evening i visited the e-lab. This is a project from students for students at or university. There are all facilities for etching double layer boards. I had to clinch the contacts trough the bord by hand, but i got a petty good result. Read more…

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