This repository contains files for the da Vinci Manipulator Interface Board (dMIB) used with the da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK). The primary function of this board is to serve as a connector interface between the VHDCI-68 and DB-9 connectors on the Quad Linear Amplifier (QLA) and the DL-156 pin connector of the da Vinci manipulator (MTM, PSM, or ECM). Note that the Setup Joint also has a DL-156 pin connector, but the da Vinci Setup joint Interface Board (dSIB) should be used instead.
The following files are included:
| Filename | Description |
|---|---|
| DMIB-Schematics.pdf | Schematics |
| DMIB-BOM.xls | Bill of Materials |
| DMIB-PCB-Design.zip | Archive of design files (schematics, PCB layout) |
| DMIB-PCB-Fab.zip | Archive of PCB fabrication files (Gerber files) |
| CHANGELOG.md | List of changes for each release |
| README.md | This file |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. designed this board and is making it available to the dVRK community. This design is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, where in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the design or the use or other dealings in this design.