Cubcruiser <cubcruiser <at> aol.com> writes:

> >> It seems like this would be a low cost way of designing a prototype
> >> system and then transition into a reasonable cost small production run=
 of
> >> parts. I have started looking and I would guess that the Arduino and P=
IC
> >> development boards are a similar concept but from what I have seen the=
y
> >> tend to have extras on board that I don't need and are priced
> >> accordingly.=20
> >>=20
> >> I am going to design/build a run of about 30 motor controllers that wi=
ll
> >> drive 30 amp (max) motors bidirectionally and will have a keypad and L=
CD
> >> display.=20
> >>=20
> >> Any suggestions on a system that will allow me to prototype and then
> >> build a small run cost effectively?  I don't think that I will be able=
 to
> >> build multi layer boards for the processors but could build one for th=
e H
> >> Bridge and other interfaces.=20

Check out http://beaglerobotics.com  seems almost exactly like what you nee=
d
(disclaimer: it's my website).  I have a separate board for PIC, LCD/keypad=
 (4
keys), power supply, proto board.  For motor controller, I can share a desi=
gn I
have (PCB) or a better option is to use Pololu or Sparkfun motor drivers.  =
For
your run of 30, I can provide bare boards if you want. =20

Sergey Dryga
http://beaglerobotics.com




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