Extra Goodies Supplied
Inside of the extra/ folder of the library contains the following goodies. Note that almost all of the components we reference tend to be commonly available on a variety of consumer electronic goods and hobbyist/DIY websites.
This simple breakout hooks up a bi-directional level-converter to an ESP8266 based WiFi module. It allows a 5v Arduino based board to talk to a 3.3v WiFi module, all contained in its own little breakout. This helps reduce the amount of clutter in DIY building these controllers.
Provided are the Gerber files, which can be submitted to circuit fabrication websites such as PCBWay, etc. and have your own circuit board produced for you.
You will however need to verify that your BDLC uses the same pinout, otherwise you can fork and edit the circuit maker project itself.
This is a simple 3D printed enclosure that we built to store a variety of sensor electronics inside of - its own little project case if you will. It has enough space for up to 8 relays (2x4 stacked), power supply, arduino board, 4 AC outlets, 4 peristaltic pumps, an upper deck for sensor hardware, front 20x4 LCD display, 2x2 button matrix, DHT sensor and beeper slots, and a variety of other little things. It can be oriented a variety of different ways to suit your needs, or modified to your heart's content.
The FreeCAD source is provided as well as the .STL files.
Another simple 3D printed basket that we built to store a variety of nutrient solutions in, such as two 8 oz. pH Up/Down bottles, or a single 1 liter liquid plant food bottle. It's internal storage room is 140mm x 60mm x 140mm. The mounting holes are 100mm apart and meant to be used with standard M4 bolts.
As with the controller box, the FreeCAD source is provided as well as the .STL file.