View source for MicroTrac Controller v18.02

=Basics=

*The latest version of the Microtrac controller which is used to control the hydraulic system of [[MicroTrac]]





=Used For=

*[[Microtrac]]





=Industry Standards=

N/A





=Existing Open Source Designs=

*[[MicroTrac Controller v17.10]]





=Minimum Viable Product=

*Streamline previous version [[MicroTrac Controller v17.10]]

*Simplify Remote Box

*Use built in battery pack

*Dual Hot Swappable Removable Batteries as Well

*Charge and Data I/O through same USB cable (USB-C Possiby? Could get a huge power throughput then for quick charing via the "Power Distribution Standard")

*Ruggedized (ie Water, Dust, Dirt, Temperature, Humidity, and Shock/Vibration Proof)

*Modular

*Easily Maintainable + Expandable





=Basic Design=

==Removable Batteries==

*2x Minimum Per Controller

*Contains a LiPo Battery in a 3D Printed Enclosure 

*Has Rails on the outside of the enclosure for insertion into the Battery Module, or the External Battery Charger



==Battery Module==

*2x Minimum Slots Per Controller

*Distributes battery power to all electronics, monitors+displays battery levels, and does intigrated charging

*Has AC, and DC Ports for Power In (120V AC In + Alternator" and a "USB-C IN")

*Has some sort of LED Indicator Screen/Very Basic LCD Screen for battery level indication

*Distributes DC Power By a 10 USB-C Port HUB (oversized to allow for further expansion) (also note this one is for power delivery only NOT DATA)



==Brains Module==

*1x Rasberry Pi for IO + Screens

*?x Arduino(s) for servo contol

*?x Servo Breakout Boards(s) for servo control

*1x 10 Port USB-C HUB (oversized to allow for further expansion) (This one is mainly for Data and minor power requirements)



==Automation Module==

*Allows for use of the [[Remote Operation Construction Set]] or automation technology such as 

*Uses those modules connected by two USB-C Cables (1 for power (to the Battery Module HUB) and one for data (to the Brains Module HUB)



==Networking Module==

*1x Control Single Board PC connected to the brains module

*?x USB-C IN

*?x Ethernet in (1GB Most Likely)

*?x Wifi Antenna

*?x Cellular (4/5g most likely) Antenna(s)

*?x Sattalite Antenna(s)

*?x LORAN Antenna(s)

*?x GPS Antenna(s)

*?x RC Antenna(s)





=BOM=

==Tentative BOM==
===Remote Box===
*8 x AA battery holder
**https://www.adafruit.com/product/875

*2.1 x 5.5mm Jack Panel Mount
**https://www.adafruit.com/product/610
**https://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a14101000ux0762-Power-Female-Connector/dp/B00VG93N3A
**https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/163-1060-EX

*(4) Momentary On-Off-Momentary On Swtich - [https://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-Toggle-Switch-24D437 grainger]

===Onboard Box===

*(4) Momentary On-Off-Momentary On Swtich - [https://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-Toggle-Switch-24D437 grainger]
*(1) On-Off Switch - [https://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-Toggle-Switch-24D442 grainger]

=Wiring Diagram=

===Remote Box===

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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1NbnlMHfmKLiT9nqli92K_Q8eYs7cnAE6cNGC27pyJxc/edit edit]

===Onboard Box===

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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1N1Qql1oqLfMba2w0ssKKMB5dWPZY78siUSHgpljHFwA/edit edit]

=See Also=

*[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14051 Sparkfun Joystick]

=Useful Links=

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