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Fluid Ardule Power Supply Design (5V SMPS Based)

1. Overview

This design defines a stable power architecture using a 5V 8A SMPS to drive:

  • Raspberry Pi + TFT LCD
  • Powered USB hub
  • Arduino UNO (via USB)
  • Audio interface (Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2)
  • MIDI keyboard controller

Goals:

  • Stable 5V delivery
  • Low noise for audio
  • Expandable structure
  • Easy maintenance

2. Power Architecture

AC 220V
→ SMPS (5V 8A)
→ DC Distribution Block
   ├─ Raspberry Pi (direct 5V)
   │   └─ TFT LCD
   ├─ Powered USB Hub
   │   ├─ Arduino UNO (USB)
   │   ├─ DAC (Onyx 2-2)
   │   └─ MIDI Keyboard
   └─ Expansion

3. Design Principles

Star Topology

Each device is powered independently from the distribution block.

Power Separation

  • Pi: direct power line
  • USB hub: separate line
  • UNO: powered via USB only

Voltage Setting

  • Set SMPS to 5.1V (no load)

4. Current Budget

Total estimated: 2.5A ~ 3.5A
→ 8A SMPS provides sufficient margin


SMPS

  • Mean Well LRS-50-5 (5V 10A)
  • Equivalent 5V 8~10A industrial PSU

Distribution Block

  • Screw terminal block (5~10 outputs)

Wiring

  • Main: AWG18
  • Branch: AWG20
  • Small loads: AWG22

USB Hub

  • Powered hub with external DC input

Capacitors

  • 1000µF electrolytic
  • 0.1µF ceramic

6. Grounding

  • Earth (AC) must be connected
  • DC ground must follow star topology

7. Important Notes

  • Do NOT power UNO via 5V pin when USB is connected
  • Do NOT daisy-chain power
  • Ensure proper ventilation for SMPS
  • Use short, thick wires for Pi

8. Summary

SMPS → Distribution Block → Separate lines to Pi and USB hub
UNO powered via USB

This ensures stability, safety, and audio quality.

fluidcanvas_r2pi/fluid_ardule_power_design.txt · Last modified: by hyjeong