In the past two weeks, I ordered and received the PCBs and all of the components. I have also assembled all of the board and done some initial hardware testing to make sure there are no shorts anywhere on the board. Other tests I have run so far are for the power regulation, user interface (buttons, LED control), and the sensors to ensure they are all functioning correctly. The remaining tests are to be done with the multiplexers and ADC using an Arduino or the Raspberry Pi.
The other main part I’ve worked on is the chess board mechanical tasks. I designed and 3D printed standoffs for the board. I also cut some FR4 scrap to glue on the PCBs for support when linking them together.
I am still on schedule since the board is nearly ready for the beginning of integration work with firmware and the bulk of the mechanical aspects of the board are done.
In the next week, I plan to finish the mechanical aspects of the project and begin testing of the multiplexer and ADC interface with firmware.
