TankController-KiCad

The Tank Controller project utilizes a half-shield for an Arduino Mega. This repo holds the PCB specification used to create the half-shield.

Software Requirements

1. KiCad - The PCB layout was created with KiCad which works on multiple platforms.

Viewing and Editing the PCB

1. Clone this repo to your local computer.
2. Open KiCad.
3. Use the KiCad menu to open the Half_Shield.pro project file.
   • File -> Open Project
   • Navigate to your local repo location and select Half_Shield.pro project file.
4. View the PCB.

Release

Each release has the appropriate binary Gerber (.gbr) and Drill (.drl) to be sent to the PCB board printing company.

We may have extra printed. Please contact us for details.

Notes

• The current release was made a while ago and a new version of KiCad is now available. When you open the project, the software will ask to update the project.

Related Projects

• Server - Open_Acidification_Server allows for multiple tanks to be managed from one central location.
• Arduino Code - TankController forms the brain of the device.
• PCB - This repo holds the specifications for the PCB of the Arduino Half-Shield which connects various sensors to the Arduino.
• Case - TankController-Housing is a 3d printed case for the tank controller.