Daedalus is a Raspberry Pi add-on that aims to supply the necessary components for common robotics applications such as power distribution, IO, sensors and software defined embedded logic.
Features:
- Switch mode power supply (7V - 25V input, 5V @ 6A output)
- 3.3V linear regulator
- On board RP2040 co-processor
- MPU-6050 IMU
- 16 GPIO (8x Pi + 8x MCU)
Design
Daedalus is designed as a comprehensive Raspberry Pi add-on board for robotics applications.
Power Supply
The board features a switch mode power supply that can accept input voltages from 7V to 25V (suitable for 2S to 6S LiPo batteries) and provides a stable 5V output at up to 6A continuous current.
Additionally, a 3.3V linear regulator provides power for low-power components and ensures clean power for sensitive analog circuits.
Microcontroller
An onboard RP2040 co-processor provides additional GPIO and processing capabilities, complementing the Raspberry Pi’s capabilities.
Sensors
The board includes an MPU-6050 IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) providing:
- 3-axis gyroscope
- 3-axis accelerometer
- Temperature sensor
GPIO
The board provides 16 GPIO pins total:
- 8 GPIO pins connected to the Raspberry Pi
- 8 GPIO pins connected to the RP2040 MCU
This allows for flexible interfacing with external sensors, actuators, and other peripherals commonly used in robotics applications.
Board
Board Renders
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Schematic
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You can also download the [schematic PDF](schematic).
Interactive BOM
Check out the [interactive BOM](ibom) for component placement and part information.
Manufacturing Files
Download [JLCPCB fabrication files](jlcpcb-files) for PCB manufacturing.
Appendix
Revision History
Rev A (Proof of Concept)
The current revision is a proof-of-concept that demonstrates the core functionality of the Daedalus add-on board.
Resources
License
This project is open source hardware. Please check the repository for specific license details.