Science Node
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![Science](files/Science.PNG)

Designed by Anthony Grana.

Summary
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Made for the science end affector for the 2018 rover. Powers, and
comunicates with the [Soil
Probe](https://www.fondriest.com/pdf/stevens_hydra_manual.pdf) via
RS-485. Uses simple logic to power a drill motor (24V,5A, full forward,
full back, stop). Outputs 5V to power a [digital
camera.](https://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Black/dp/B0035FZJJ4)
Sends a signal to the didgital camera to control shoot and zoom.

### Bill of Materials

[Bill of
Materials](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dY48bTzPCWO-qP4mQwElCYWBNv3Bg6SGOoxIt3NPqik/edit?usp=sharing)

#### Design Files

[Science node on circuit
maker](https://workspace.circuitmaker.com/Projects/Details/Anthony-Grana/Sience-Node)

### Known Issues

The Drill motor controller will pull 5A but the curent power connector
for the board can only handle 3A.