Hey guys, great forum, thanks for all the info
I am currently working through a breadboard/ arduino prototype of a system that includes 2 stepper motors, 2 stepper drivers, 2 buttons that change the detected state on the arduino mega and a potentiometer (also read into the arduino). The steppers run off 24V 2A each (max). This is all powered by a 6A 24V power supply unit. The end goal with this system is a manufactured and saleable product (dimensions and weight do not matter currently).
Question: When I have the prototype working, what is the standard route to manufacture RE custom PCB so that we don't need an arduino & off the shelf motor driver in every unit sold? Create a custom PCB that will eliminate the need for the arduino and stepper drivers and have the software uploaded during manufacture? I don't have any experience with electronic design for manufacture (I have designed and ordered custom PCBs before) so I would be very appreciative of any comments received. Thank you!
I am currently working through a breadboard/ arduino prototype of a system that includes 2 stepper motors, 2 stepper drivers, 2 buttons that change the detected state on the arduino mega and a potentiometer (also read into the arduino). The steppers run off 24V 2A each (max). This is all powered by a 6A 24V power supply unit. The end goal with this system is a manufactured and saleable product (dimensions and weight do not matter currently).
Question: When I have the prototype working, what is the standard route to manufacture RE custom PCB so that we don't need an arduino & off the shelf motor driver in every unit sold? Create a custom PCB that will eliminate the need for the arduino and stepper drivers and have the software uploaded during manufacture? I don't have any experience with electronic design for manufacture (I have designed and ordered custom PCBs before) so I would be very appreciative of any comments received. Thank you!