Engineering Update

After learning from our mistakes during the competition so far, we have decided to design and fabricate our own Arduino. Thanks to ON-Semiconductor, we will be designing and making our own PCB (Printed circuit board). This isn’t going to be an easy process but we are confident that we can do it. Below is a schematic of the design so far.

By Niall 

I am currently investigating the advantages and disadvantages of using a can with a PVC body versus an ordinary aluminium drinks can body. This will give us different internal diameters and different options for mounting the PCB, as well as possibly strengthening the can. 

By Evan