2 layers99.9 × 80.5 mm
2 layers45.6 × 40.3 mm
- Size
- 45.6 × 40.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 49
- Nets
- 67
- Pads
- 225
- Tracks, vias
- 409, 185
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 26 Sep 2026
- Updated
- 4 Nov 2026
Overview
VCU is an open-source printed circuit board by Anteater-Electric-Racing, from the Anteater-Electric-Racing/OTA-pcb-testing repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 45.6 × 40.3 mm with 49 parts on 67 nets, routed with 409 tracks and 185 vias.
It is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, SN65HVD230D and AP2112K-3.3, with the USBLC6-2SC6 among its other parts. Its parts include 17 capacitors, 16 resistors, 7 ICs, 4 connectors and 1 diode. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.
Main components
4
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8
SMD,25.5x18mm-40℃~+85℃ -98.2dBm 2.4GHz 20.5dBm 355mA 3V~3.6V 95mA Bluetooth5.0 ESP32-S3 Chip On-board PCB Antenna UART、SPI、I2C、I2S、USB SMD,25.5x18mm WiFi Modules ROHSEspressif SystemsWiFi Modules
SN65HVD230D
SOIC-8-40℃~+85℃ 1 17mA 1Mbps 370uA 3V~3.6V CAN Transceiver Low-power mode、Wake-up function、ESD protection、Thermal shutdown protection、Bus fault protection、Hot-swap protection SOIC-8 CAN Transceivers ROHSTexas InstrumentsCAN Transceivers
AP2112K-3.3
SOT253.3V 600mA CMOS Low Dropout Linear Regulator with EnableDiodes IncorporatedUncategorised
USBLC6-2SC6
SOT-23-60.35pF、0.8pF 100nA 150W@8/20us 15V 2 5V 6A@8/20us 6V ESD SOT-23-6 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSUMWESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
Parts
49| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 100 nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C9, C12, C13, C14, C17 |
| 4 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R4, R5, R26, R27 |
| 4 | 60 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R3, R16, R25, R28 |
| 3 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C7, C10, C11 |
| 2 | 11k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R10, R12 |
| 2 | 20k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R11, R13 |
| 2 | 27pF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C15, C16 |
| 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R6, R7 |
| 1 | 100 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R15 |
| 1 | 10nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C3 |
| 1 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R14 |
| 1 | 1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C8 |
| 1 | 2x3_Conn | Connector_Molex:Molex_Mini-Fit_Jr_5566-06A2_2x03_P4.20mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 40Mhz Crystal | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | AP2112K-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | Connector_Molex:Molex_Mini-Fit_Jr_5566-02A_2x01_P4.20mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | Conn_02x03_Top_Bottom | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | ENABLE | SK's_Components:Button_MJTP1250 | SW2 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | U1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_THT:LED_D4.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | LOGO | LOGO | G*** |
| 1 | MCP2518FD-xQBB | Package_DFN_QFN:DFN-14-1EP_3x4.5mm_P0.65mm_EP1.65x4.25mm | U5 |
| 1 | MCP6001-OT | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U6 |
| 1 | PTCAN3413DR | KiCADv6:SOIC8_D_TEX | U7 |
| 1 | SN65HVD230 | Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U3 |
| 1 | SW_Push | SK's_Components:Button_MJTP1250 | BOOT |
| 1 | UJ20-C-H-G-SMT-4-P16-TR | UJ20-C-H-G-SMT-4-P16-TR:SAMESKY_UJ20-C-H-G-SMT-4-P16-TR | J4 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U4 |
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Questions
How big is the VCU PCB?
It measures 45.6 × 40.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the VCU use?
49 parts, built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, SN65HVD230D, AP2112K-3.3 and USBLC6-2SC6. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the VCU KiCad files?
From the Anteater-Electric-Racing/OTA-pcb-testing repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is VCU.kicad_pcb and its schematic VCU.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the VCU design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Anteater-Electric-Racing before reusing the design.