eClip Handbook
Leo Yan
2015-6
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Introduction
Make the Base
Make the Function-Board
Usage
eClip Introduction
eClip is an innovative programming/test tool, which can be used on
small sized boards or products. With 2x4 pogo-pins function-board, it is
easy to be used for Arduino/AVR MCU. This tool supports extension, you
can designed dedicated function-board to meet your specific requirements.
It is a DIY kit, you can enjoy soldering and assembling.
Designed by LeoYan, Sold by DFRobot.
Features:
1、The eclipse is made by two part: the Base and Function-board. You can design and use
your own Function-Board.
2、Support 2mm and 2.54mm programming interface (2x4) with golden pogo-pins, which
could be applied to ICSP and FTDI.
3、Adjustable clamping range and force.
4、Based on PCB material, easy to DIY.
KIT List - Base
Part Quantity Sketch
Base PCB Panel 1
Cast Insert-M3x4 3
Screw-M3x18 1
Screw-M3x5 2
Coil Spring 1
Adhesive Semisphere-Mat 1
Internal thread Stud-M2x10 1
Screw-M2x5 1
Standoff-M3*6 4
KIT List - Function-Board
Part Quantity Sketch
Function-Board PCB Panel 1
Pogo-2x7.5 8
Pogo-1.5x8.0 8
DC3-8P-2.54 2
Note: There are some spare parts in the KIT.
Preparing Tools
• Abrasive paper
• Small phillips screwdriver (M2 Screw)
• Soldering iron
• Soldering tin
Introduction
Make the Base
Make the Function-Board
Usage
Make the Base
• Snap the base PCB panel apart
Pillar
Long Board
Short Board
• Polish the edge of pillar
polish the edge
Make the Base
•Solder Pillar
① Plug the pillars into the mounting holes.
② Solder.
① ②
Make the Base
•Install cast insert
①Plug the cast insert into the
mounting holes.
②Solder.
②
Make the Base
• Install coil spring
Follow the photos, install the spring between the long and short
board by screw-M3x18.
Make the Base
• Install the shaft
①Align the pillar’s holes on
long and short board.
①
②Leave internal thread stud-
M2x10 inside holes.
③Fix the stud with a Screw-
M2x5.
②
③
Make the Base
• Paste the adhesive semisphere-mat
Base Done. Congratulation!
Introduction
Make the Base
Make the Function-Board
Usage
Make Function-Board
• Snap the function-board PCB panel apart
2x4-2mm
Function-Board Soldering
auxiliary
board
2x4-2.54mm
Function-Board
Make Function-Board 2.54mm
• Solder the pogo-pin
①Plug pogo-pins into pads.
pogo-pin
②Turn over the board.(you can
2x7.5
prevent the pogo-pins dropping
down by using auxiliary board as a ①
tray.)
③Solder the pogo-pins. Please
press firmly on the board to ensure
the pogo-pins is vertical with the ②
board.
③
Make Function-Board 2.54mm
• Solder the DC3 socket
①Plug the socket on the
back of the board and keep
the pin slightly higher than
the board to avoid prick the
hand when using. ①
②Solder the pins.
②
Make Function-Board 2mm
• Solder the pogo-pin pogo-pin
①Plug pogo-pins into pads. 1.5x8.0
②Push pogo-pins into the holes(marked by
‘B’) in the auxiliary board to ensure the ①
pogo-pins is vertical with the function-
board.
③Turn over the board.
④Solder the pins.
②
④ ③
Make Function-Board 2mm
• Solder the DC3 socket
Same to the 2.54mm function-board.
Function-Board done. Congratulation!
Introduction
Make the Base
Make the Function-Board
Usage
Usage
• Fix the function-board on the base
a.Select the appropriate function-board.
b.You could replace the copper standoffs
according to your target size.
c.Fix the function-board on the base with
screw-M3x5.
M3x5
Usage
•Connect the cable
Pin Mapping:
2 1 8 7
4 3 6 5
6 5 4 3
8 7 2 1
2 1 8 7
4 3 6 5
6 5 4 3
8 7 2 1
Usage
•Adjust clamping force of the eClip
Rotate the screw-M3x18 as follow:
Usage
• Grip the eClip on the module
Thanks
