robotont-electronics-battery-adapter

The repository contains KiCAD schematics and PCB layout for the battery adapter. By connecting the data pins, Robotont is able to communicate with the battery onewire interface and monitor the battery status. The Production folder contains prepared gerbers and BOM ready to order from e.g. JLCPCB.

Ordering And Production

Use the files in jlcpcb/production_files for manufacturing and assembly.

[!IMPORTANT] Set PCB thickness to 1.0 mm. This is required for a smooth fit with the 3D-printed body.

1. Go to jlcpcb.com and create an account if you don't have one.
2. Upload the Gerber archive (GERBER-robotont-electronics-battery-adapter.zip) to the JLCPCB PCB order wizard.
3. Pick a two-layer PCB with assembly service on top side. Pick your preferences for color, quantity, and finish.
4. Set PCB thickness to 1.0 mm.
5. Upload BOM (BOM-robotont-electronics-battery-adapter.csv) and CPL (CPL-robotont-electronics-battery-adapter.csv) in the assembly wizard.
6. Review component availability, check placement preview, and confirm the order.

Development Setup

Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/robotont/robotont-electronics-battery-adapter.git

Install KiCAD

If you're on Ubuntu, here's a snippet:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kicad/kicad-9.0-releases -y
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends kicad

Add JLCPCB Plugin To KiCAD

The JLCPCB plugin is required to manage rotations and generate production files. Installation instructions are available in the plugin repository: https://github.com/Bouni/kicad-jlcpcb-tools

Open Project And Sync Footprints

1. Open robotont-electronics-battery-adapter.kicad_pro in KiCAD.
2. In PCB Editor, run Tools -> Update Footprints from Library to ensure local footprint changes are applied.

Load Rotation Rules For JLCPCB Export

1. Open the JLCPCB plugin in KiCAD.
2. Import or load jlcpcb/production_files/rotations.csv as the rotation rules file.
3. Regenerate Gerber, BOM, and CPL outputs before ordering.

Design

Schematic	Layout