Imported from GitHub: ambraglow/VLF-receiver · commit de64b55 · license CERN-OHL-P-2.0

Description

ExplorerE202-based design

README

E202 VLF receiver

This is my own spin on the E202 VLF receiver design, as a PCB. It features 2.1mm mounting holes, a line-out audio transformer (so it can be directly connected to a soundcard) and a volume control slider.

June update

Today on June 16th i received a batch of boards, thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this project! The ordering process is pretty straightforward, i used their Kicad plugin for exporting production files and uploading them to their system. Compared to their conpetitors, different soldermask colors don't add too much cost to production and look stunning, shipping times aren't too bad either, it took less than a week for the PCBs to arrive to Italy, it was an overall pleasant experience and their support is also really helpful as i had to ask for help with my order at some point, because of a different revision of my board. Here's some pictures of the boards, they really look stunning in yellow soldermask.

Functionally they should work, but that will be a problem for future me :D

Credits & Resources

Original schematic design by Renato | rendered PCB images, thanks to Lina's plugin