In this lab, we created a custom PCB that lights up a LED strip when a maintained switch is flipped. We had to come up with an idea for the function of this PCB, either an art installation or a wearable, to practice sketching and ideation.
The first step of this lab was ideation. I designed an art installation with LEDs that my PCB circuit could light up when the maintained switch was flipped on. Below is my concept pitch which includes the design of the canvas, as well as my plan for construction:
Before ordering a custom PCB, I needed to build and test my circuit on a breadboard to make sure it works. Once populated, the PCB will work exactly like my breadboard. A working breadboard is a good indication of a working PCB.
I created my schematic on Fritzing so I could easily transfer it to a PCB design. I made sure to choose my parts on Fritzing very carefully so when I eventually populate my PCB, all of the parts will fit as expected. Below is a list of the specific parts I used as well as the final schematic I created.