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PICO pcb reworked
I really like this project (although still had no chance to try it myself). But I noticed that the quality of the hardware source files does not match the quality of the software. This is understandable, no one can do everything perfectly. So I tried my best to format the hardware side of Pixelblaze PICO better. Couple important notices:
- The schematic was not changed. Everything is still connected exactly the same way it was before.
- Component placement was not changed. All the components are still in the same places as they were before
And now to the changelog:
- All the parts were replaced with better ones. For passive parts also footprints were replaced with more IPC compatible ones (0% problems when reflow soldering)
- Schematic symbols for all parts were redone for the schamatic to look good and be more readable.
- DRC settings were updated (DRC settings for JLCPCB were used which are compatible with majority of PCB manufacturers)
- Vias diameter reduced from 0.35 to 0.3 mm fix some clearance errors
- All the parts were moved to managed libraries, missing 3d models were added. This allowed me to generate a complete 3d model of the device, which is available here.
- Routing was enhanced where needed (less closed angles and shorter signal paths overall)
- All the traces were rounded where possible for aesthetic reasons. I hope you will find this PR appropriate. If so, there are some more things that can be done to this PCB to make it even better, let me know.
A couple screenshots of the 3d model just for the reference:
