/Caveatron_SV

New survey-focused Caveatron model

Caveatron SV

Survey-focused Caveatron model without LIDAR

Key Features

  • Electronic cave survey device
  • Laser rangefinder up to 40 m
  • Integrated digital compass and inclinometer
  • LRUD and basic passage walls points measurements
  • Fast Teensy processor
  • File transfer to PC over USB
  • Water/dust resistant 3D printed enclosure
  • Custom printed circuit board

What's New (2024-09-07)

SV Rev C is the current and preferred version and is the only one in active development. This version uses the faster Teensy 4.1 processor and has several enhancements including a new magnetometer module for much improved compass accuracy and reliability, a capacitive touchscreen, and faster battery charging. A new revision of the Rev C board (C.2) has been posted with an RTC battery enhancement along with an updated bill of materials.

SV Rev A is based on the older Teensy 3.6 processor and is now deprecated and some components may no longer be available.

Summary of Caveatron SV Directory Contents for each Revision

Documentation

  • Bill of Materials
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Wire Harness Assembly Instructions
  • 3D Printed Parts Description

PCB

  • Schematic diagram
  • KiCad files
  • PCB gerber files

Mechanical

  • STL files for all 3D printed parts
  • STEP files for all 3D printed parts

These items can be found in other folders:

Calibration

Info and calculators can be found at https://github.com/Caveatron/Calibration

Software

Software can be found at https://github.com/Caveatron/Software