nControl Squared – Initial Layout
July 10th, 2009
We have started the initial PCB layout today for the nControl^2 product. This run at the layout is more to get a feel for the required overall dimensions of the finished product. At this stage it is looking like the product will fit into a 75mmx75mmx20mm case which is pretty close to the size that we were hoping for. There will be 8 USB ports stacked vertically down one side, and then the Power, Ethernet, HDMI, and a Console port on the opposite side.
With this PCB rough layout done, we are now able to focus on the case design to suit the PCB. It is a bit of a balancing act to get the case and the PCB designs to match up however we are hoping that the new versions of the Altium PCB tools that we are using will allow to verify the fit.