Yobuddy’s ~EZ~ Series Layouts!

Yobuddy’s ~EZ~ Series Layouts!
Easy Build, Easy Use!

Dutch translation added to the bottom of the page here:
post37071.html#p370671
Thanks floriske.nl ! :thbup:

Why the EZ series?
I have insomnia and needed something to do!
I wanted to make another AMC, but I really dislike making all the cables!!!
So I decided to create an AMC controller layout that is easier to build and use.
Really thou, It’s just because I have insomnia! – lol


Advantages over the original AMC 1.5:

- All unused pins removed (nearly half the soldering has been eliminated).
- Oversized traces and solder pads for easy etching and soldering.
- Serial circuit replaced with USB connection.
- Separate Programmer that’s “Plug and Program”.
- No cables to make!!! Uses all screw terminals! (I really hate making cables! - lol)
- The small parallel LCD PCB has been integrated; LCD is now “Plug and Play”.
- 100% compatible with the original AMC HEX’s!
- PCB is only 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
- Pictorial, Step by Step, build guide!


Disadvantages:

- No RC Servo Header Connections (We are not building toys here boys! lol)
- Dedicated to 2DOF - Not as Future proof as the original AMC.
- (as of this writing, only 2DOF HEX’s exist for any AMC)


Just so you Know...

-You can use Multiple AMC’s at the same time, for example:
-Build 1 AMC and you can assemble a 2DOF Simulator
-Build 2 AMC’s and you can assemble a 3 or 4DOF Simulator
-Build 3 AMC’s and you can assemble a 5 or 6DOF Simulator



AMC 1.5~EZ

Connect to a computer

Switch settings

How to attach pot's

Calibrating the potentiometers

COM port settings

Profiler2 settings (USO)


-PCB Layout AMC 1.5~EZ_Layout.pdf

-Parts list (Digikey) AMC 1.5~EZ - BOM.csv

-HEX files PWM_AMC_1.5_2DOF_v1 firmware 22-18 ONLY.zip

-AMC 1.5~EZ Build Guide (Updated to v1.1) AMC 1.5~EZ Build Guide_v1.1.pdf

-AMC 1.5~EZ Programming Guide AMC 1.5~EZ Programming Guide_v1.0.pdf

-How to Use HyperTerminal How to Use HyperTerminal.pdf
( New Release! - Use my KP Settings Tool and skip the HyperTerminal all together - link added below)
(http://www.x-simulator.de/forum/kp-settings-tool-say-goodbye-to-hyperterminal-by-yobuddy-t3699.html)


AMC Programmer~EZ

Header preparation

Build diagram


-PCB Layout AMC Programmer~EZ_Layout.pdf

-Parts list (Digikey) AMC Programmer~EZ - BOM.csv



PWM to Analog~EZ
Build diagram

Output produced

Profiler2 settings (USO)


-PCB Layout PWM to Analog~EZ_Layout.pdf

-Parts list (Digikey) PWM to Analog~EZ - BOM.csv

-HEX files PWM_AMC_1.5_2DOF_V1_1A_10BIT_INPUT_ANALOG_HEXs-ONLY.zip

And for those that could use a little help with the soldering.
http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm
Thanks floriske.nl ! :thbup:


I believe all the relevant information is now posted.
I will do anything I can to make this the most complete thread on this website.

Please, if you find any errors, let me know right away.
I want a 100% perfect thread! :

yobuddy

Yes buddy!

Everything has been tested working, and I have even used the Digikey parts lists! :

I want it to be as easy as possible!

Thanks for the reply!

yobuddy

You would connect the AMC 1.5~EZ controller to either:

Tronic's DIY dual Mosfet H-bridge (DSMhb)

OR

HPMhb-150A (high power h-bridge)

OR

An OFF THE SHELF h-bridge, like the (Sabertooth dual 25A motor driver)

OR
The PWM to Analog~EZ Module and use Big daddy AC motors and Drivers! :yippiee:

I would hope 150A would do it!
Peace!
yobuddy

That's what I'm going for! :yippiee:
Make it simple to put together, which makes it accessible to more people.
The full pictorial AMC 1.5~EZ guide should help allot of people, I hope!

yobuddy

That’s right rafael_design!

Build 1 and you have a 2DOF sim
Build 2 and you can have a 3 or 4DOF sim
Build 3 and you can have a 5 or 6DOF sim

This is one of the main reasons I wanted to re-layout the boards.
Building all those cables for a 6DOF does not sound fun - lol
But with no cables to build, building 3 AMC 1.5~EZ for a 6DOF sim, will be much easier.

Keep in mind that there are only 2DOF hex’s available for any AMC. So you loose nothing from an original AMC except the RC servo headers. :

yobuddy

Just so everyone knows, there is NO need to type in the parts list manually!

If you open a free account with digikey, you can upload the buy lists with just a few clicks. 8)

Once you have a Digikey account:

1) Click on My Digikey at the Top of the page.
2) Then click Parts List / BOM Manager .
3) Click Create New Parts List (Upload File) .
4) Click Browse and Select one of my BOM file from your PC.
5) Make sure “CVS” is selected as type.
6) Click Upload and Map Fields

That’s it!
It will work for any of the BOM list's I have uploaded.
Hope it helps!

yobuddy

Most of the issues people have are caused by trying to get all the information you need to build the AMC out of the longest thread on this website. I can personally say that I have had Zero problems with my original AMC+H-bridge setup and have seem many projects that use the same setup.

My goal is to make a version of the AMC that’s so easy to build, that far less problems occur. And with it being stripped of all unused parts, there is a ton less to troubleshoot in the event of a problem.

I have seen people whose homemade cables don’t work and it takes them a wile to figure it out. But we will not have that problem anymore with the AMC 1.5~EZ. (Zero cables to make!)

Every effort is being made to make it as easy as possible, use my BOM lists, make a good PCB and take your time soldering, following my guide, and you should be just fine! :

yobuddy