Microcontroller Board With Segmented Modules And Metalized Vias
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current microcontroller boards, such as Arduino, require cumbersome and error-prone soldering processes for connecting electronic devices, and the use of breadboards is difficult for beginners due to small gap holes, making training and practice inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A microcontroller board with a single board array configuration that combines a platform circuit board and module circuit boards, featuring cut lines, header socket holes, machine holes with metalized via holes for electrical connection, and V-cut grooves for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for convenient electrical verification and separation of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If soldering is used to connect electronic devices to the Arduino board, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but the process becomes cumbersome and error-prone with risk of component damage
Solution Approach 1:
The board is divided into a platform circuit board and separate module circuit boards that can be independently handled and connected, making the connection process simpler and less error-prone
Solution Approach 2:
Header socket holes and machine holes with metalized via holes serve as intermediary connection structures between the platform and module circuit boards, enabling reliable electrical connection without direct soldering of components
2Reliability
If breadboards are used for checking electrical connections, then connection verification is possible, but the small gap holes make it difficult for beginners to use
Solution Approach 1:
The board array provides built-in header socket holes and machine holes that automatically enable connection verification when modules are connected, eliminating the need for separate breadboard verification steps
3Ease of operation
If separate platform circuit board and module circuit boards are used, then flexibility and ease of assembly are improved, but electrical connection verification becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The platform circuit board and module circuit boards are merged into a single board array structure with pre-defined connection paths through header socket holes and machine holes, simplifying electrical connection verification while maintaining assembly flexibility
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient training and practice by enabling easy verification of electrical connections, simplifying surface mounting, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving marketability through improved usability and reduced risk of component damage.
Implementation Method 1
via holes (40) are formed by plating the inner circumferential surfaces of the machine holes (30) with metal layers (35) in order to conduct electricity
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a microcontroller board for the learning and practice of coding. In the microcontroller board, a platform area (S1) including a platform circuit board (10) in which a microcontroller is provided and module areas (S2) each having a cut line and including a module circuit board (20) are divided and formed on a single board array (S), corresponding header socket holes H are formed in the platform area (S1) including the platform circuit board (10) and the module areas (S2) on both sides of each of the cut lines, a plurality of machine holes (30) is provided along each of the cut lines between the header socket holes (H), via holes (40) are formed by plating the inner circumferential surfaces of the machine holes (30) with metal layers (35) in order to conduct electricity, and V-cut grooves (50) are formed along each of the cut lines.