💬 jModule

[openhardware.io]

https://www.openhardware.io/view/20/jModule

[sundberg84]

Nice! :)

[dakipro]

I was thinking of making exactly the same thing for a few weeks now!
Thank you so much for making this. How woild it be easiest to order these? Do you have any affiliate link maybe?

[julisses]

@dakipro
There is no way to order a jModule. You can build it yourself. First you need to find a PCP manufacturer and order a few jBoards. I am form Poland. Here in Poland I can recommend: Satland Prototype
Next follow the build instruction - 10 minutes of soldering and your own jModule will be ready. It is really easy to build. The hardest part is to solder a voltage regulator - use method pin by pin.

[dakipro]

Thanks. I will most likely print few myself, just for the additional DIY fun.
I noticed one thing, when I open the jBoard.brd file I do not see the minus "area" of the pcb. I was thinking of printing the "protected" areas (contact with copper) of the pcb on laser printer, and then transfer it to the PCB with the iron, and then burning the pcb.
How can I turn on that minus area to show on the print so that I can transfer it via paper?
Thanks

[dakipro]

I think I have found it, it is the Ratsnest tool (Network-like icon)

[bjacobse]

Will it be possible for you to provide the necessary files to order from a PCB supplier? I am asking for those files: http://support.iteadstudio.com/support/solutions/articles/1000156317-gerber-files-requirements

[julisses]

@bjacobse
Here you can find The instruction of creating GERBER production files
I also added gerber files to the project.

[cvanandel]

I have uploaded the .brd file to OSH Park pcb manufacturing company.
you can sign up with them, and search for jModule.
and order the board for $3.20 for 3 boards
Hope this helps somebody.
Regards
cvanandel

[AWI]

@cvanandel Maybe my mistake but i'm not able to find it ....on OSH park

[cvanandel]

I had forgotten to Share, I just did, so give it a little time, and the system should update.

[cvanandel]

@AWI
I just checked the board is now available under shared projects.

[Floca]

Hi, really nice project.

Are there any possibilitys to create a 5x5 PCB with perforation, so that more jmodules fits on it? That would be great when ordering from dirtypcb's, because you have more pieces from just one Slice.
I have no skills with eagle or something, so i can't do it by myself :(.

Regards.

[julisses]

@Floca
Hi, my be this film will help you: How To - Duplicate Your PCB Layout Design in Eagle.

[dakipro]

Hi, I've receive first order, and for some reason i got pin 8 connected to the ground on all 3 pcbs I ordered. Not a big deal since I do not use pin8, but I didn't see pin8 connected to ground on either of Eagle files.
Did anyone got same or similar thing?

[Dwalt]

@dakipro
I got three boards from OshPark and pin 8 is connected to ground on all three.

[cvanandel]

@Dwalt
Pin 8 on the Module is Ground, and Pin 7 is VCC, these Pins do not get connected to the Mini Pro
But they come out the side on the angle connector as IO

[Dwalt]

Ahh, I see now. The side facing pins are mapped as follows:

[dakipro]

Ok, right, I see now... My bad (as usual :disappointed: ) World is great again :)

[aproxx]

Any chance you will be creating a 'panelized' version of this board? With these small sizes 4 boards can be fitted on a 5 by 5cm board, while still keeping the same price. I'd be happy to order a few if that's available!