commit ebe748141aa959ef7b5b9972c561cdd37789b108 parent 015274090e20679b76e7a8b9288ed0488601b5a3 Author: Martin Kloeckner <mjkloeckner@gmail.com> Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2024 18:30:06 -0300 update `README.md` Diffstat:
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1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md @@ -2,18 +2,19 @@  -This is a simple [Pulse-width -Modulation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation) Driver that -can drive LED strips or other DC loads up to at least `18v 3A`. +This is a simple [Pulse-width Modulation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation) Driver that +can drive LED strips or other DC loads. The base schematic is taken from +[Creastive Creator's post](https://www.hackster.io/dhritimanhb2015/led-dimmer-circuit-with-555-timer-bc30f7) on [hackster.io](https://hackster.io). ## 3D Models used on the PCB -The majority of 3D Models used are from the official KiCAD 3d library. The ones -missing are: +The majority of 3D Models used are from the official KiCAD 3D library. The ones +missing, which the KiCAD 3D library does not include are designed from scratch +using FreeCAD (located on `pwm_driver_kicad/pwm_driver_3d_models`). There's also +thrid-party 3D models which have much more detail, for example: - [16mm Alpha Potentiometer](https://grabcad.com/library/alpha-rv16af-20-1) - [Screw terminal DG-301 5mm](https://grabcad.com/library/screw-terminal-dg-301-5mm-1) -- TO-220 with trimmed legs: A modification of the default KiCAD TO-220 model ## Case