What is it?

Prototyping PCB for the Electron or Photon from Particle.io. It allows you to create more permanent and reliable prototypes than using a breadboard and to securely mount the prototype in a case. The Electron/Photon can be powered by external DC source rather than through the USB port and provides for easy off-board connections. Designed to fit the Takachi IP67 WP11-15-4 enclosure, ideal for outdoor projects (Pole mounting kit for the enclosure is also available from Takachi). Fits both the lid and the main case.

Basic kit contains.

• 1x PCB.
• 2x 18 Way headers to mount an Electron (or for breakout area).
• 2x 14 Way headers to mount a Photon (or for breakout area).

Optional Extras:

• Component kit (DC connectors, "7805" style buck converter, reverse LED and resistor.)
• Takachi WP11-15-4 IP67 enclosure and M2.5 screws to mount the PCB.

Why did you make it?

Breadboard prototypes are very fragile, it's all too easy for a wire to come out and then difficult to figure out where to put it back. This PCB allows the wiring to be soldered on along with the components for a more reliable circuit.

To make a more permanent usable project it needs to be mounted in a case, breadboard is far from ideal and the other option is a dedicated PCB which becomes expensive.

What makes it special?

• Fits Takachi IP67 enclosure - ideal for outside projects.
• Suitable for the Electron, Photon or Core from Particle.
• Large breakout area on the lower half.
• Electron pins connected to breakout pads either side of the device.
• Double 1206 pads for D0-D7 and C0-C5 top side for resistor + led combination, useful for diagnostics indications on those pins.
• External connector holes either side of lower half with double connected holes to allow for easy PCB connection to the connector.
• 1206 pads linking external connector pads to internal breakout nearest pad to allow for an easy link with a resistor.
• 3v3 and GND available down the middle of the breakout area and across the top.
• 2x SOIC08 8 pin SMD pads with connected holes.
• Reverse mount LED and resistor pads for 3v3 power light.
• Pads for external power input via DC jack barrel (2.1/2.5mm) or 2 Pin 5mm terminal block and layout for "7805" style buck regulator.
• 4x 1206 pads for I2C pull-ups on D0/D1 and C4/C5 pins.
• Excellent silk screening pin identifiers for the Photon/Electron.
• 8x mounting holes for M2.5 machine screws.
• Open Source. All the design files are available on the ThingySticks website and Github ThingySticks organisation.
• Measures 100mm x 110mm (PCB)
• Enclosure 110mm x 150mm x 40mm (Grey ABS) Details

Please note that this does NOT include an Electron/Photon or aerial, these need to be purchased separately from Particle.io or a re-seller. An enclosure is an optional extra, be sure to select it if you want the enclosure the PCB fits as well.