A kit of all the parts required to build the revised version of the Micromite LCD BackPack.
PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF capacitors supplied are either non-polarised SMD or through-hole ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around.
This includes:
PCB (green)
2.8-inch touchscreen with 320x240 pixels
Programmed microcontrollers and IC sockets
3.3V low-dropout regulator
All capacitors (ceramic types supplied)
2 1kΩ & 2 10kΩ resistors
Mosfets for PWM-controlled backlight dimming
Pin headers (male and female)
Tapped spacers, machine screws and Nylon washers
UB3 lid (laser-cut 3mm acrylic)
The PCBs, programmed microcontrollers and regulator are also available separately. For assembly instructions, see the article in the May 2017 issue.