PROJECT: Neato D5 Mod, Update #3 - DRAFT PCBA Shape

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I have been playing around with SolidWorks Sheet Metal functionality and now have a DRAFT shape for the flex PCBA. Here's how it looks unfolded:

Here it is folded, with the various sections marked:

And here is the rather simple assembly which consists of:

• Sullins PPPC041LFBN-RC (well stocked generic 0.1" header)
• Samtec TLW-107-05-T-S (not as well stocked but need the thin insulation height)
• Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 (debug port cowboy/girl)
• ESD protection (suspect +3V3 ESD diodes near debug connector & inline RES near ESP32)

Next steps:

• Create above components in my Altium Database Library.
• Import flattened PCB outline into Altium while I wait for JLCPCB to confirm stack-up and material queries.

PROJECT: Neato D5 Mod, Update #2 - A Slight Change of Plans

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After joining the Neato Connected Discord I ran into another smart banana (4_Fools) that proposed hiding the ESP32 behind the bumper and running a ribbon cable to the debug port like so:

So I plonked a Seeed ESP32-C6 (since they are known for quality HW, especially when speccing the internal antenna) and a generic 4P 0.1" female socket into the SolidWorks assembly and yea this looks like the best way to go, as it's a plug & play mod that (hopefully) does not require any modifications to the bumper:

Next step is to figure out the flex shape and reach out to JLCPCB for their flex, rigid stiffener, & adhesive spec.