2 layers43.7 × 66.8 mm
Nevolta Nexus
EmmetGameDev/NevoltaNexusConsole
Repository for design files and code for the Nexus console.
38 parts4GPL-3.0
2 layers147 × 105.9 mm
WirelessControllerESP32
EmmetGameDev/NevoltaNexusConsole4Repository for design files and code for the Nexus console.
- Size
- 147 × 105.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 66
- Nets
- 72
- Pads
- 269
- Tracks, vias
- 457, 121
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 7 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 8 Jun 2026
Overview
WirelessControllerESP32 is an open-source printed circuit board by EmmetGameDev, from the EmmetGameDev/NevoltaNexusConsole repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 147 × 105.9 mm with 66 parts on 72 nets, routed with 457 tracks and 121 vias.
It is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, AMS1117-3.3 and DW01A, with the MIC5219-3.3YM5 and TP4056-42-ESOP8 among its other parts. Its parts include 17 resistors, 16 switches, 13 capacitors, 5 ICs and 4 connectors. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.
Main components
5
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
AMS1117-3.3
SOT-223-40℃~+125℃ 0.003%Vout 1 1.1V@(800mA) 15V 1A 3.3V 5mA 72dB@(120Hz) Fixed Over Current Protection、Short Circuit Protection、Thermal shutdown Positive SOT-223 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHSAdvanced Monolithic SystemsVoltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators
DW01A
SOT-23-6L-40℃~+85℃ 1 2.5V 300mV~10V 3uA 4.3V Protection IC Support SOT-23-6L Battery Management ROHSPUOLOPBattery Management
MIC5219-3.3YM5
SOT23-53.3V 500mA Peak Output Low Drop-Out (LDO) RegulatorMicrochip TechnologyUncategorised
TP4056-42-ESOP8
ESOP-8-40℃~+85℃ 1 1A 2uA 4.2V 4V~8V Charging IC Lithium Battery Support ESOP-8 Battery Management ROHSTOPPOWERBattery Management
README
README.mdSee the build and design on YouTube!
Nevolta Nexus
The Nexus is a retro games console based on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and the ESP32-S3. The console features:
- Custom wireless controller
- Active cooling system
- Custom PCBs
- Fully open source design
"Nevolta" is the name for my personal console line-up. (more are coming soon!)
Files
- The "Printables" folder contains labeled 3D printable files for the Console unit as well as the Controller.
- The "PCBs" folder contains GERBER files, as well as KiCad project, schematic, and layout files.
- The "Firmware" folder contains two .INO files for the Console and Controller ESPs, respectively.
Setup
ESP32-S3 Microcontrollers
- The ESPs can be programmed when already soldered onto the board, since a data connection is present in the USB-C connector.
- Respective firmware (.INO) files are to be flashed via the Arduino IDE
Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
- A generic RetroPie build is used for the Pi, which is included in the Raspberry Pi Imager
- Software GPIOnext is used for GPIO button usage according to the instructions provided on the repo.
- This tutorial is a good reference for the setup of the software.
Parts
66| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16 |
| 6 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C3, C7, C8, C9, C13 |
| 4 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C4, C5, C6, C10 |
| 3 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R5, R6, R7 |
| 2 | 100R | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R8, R9 |
| 2 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R17 |
| 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R2, R3 |
| 1 | 1.2k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R4 |
| 1 | 10uF | Capacitor_Tantalum_SMD:CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A | C11 |
| 1 | 22uF | Capacitor_Tantalum_SMD:CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A | C12 |
| 1 | 22uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 1 | 5V | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP1 |
| 1 | AMS1117-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U5 |
| 1 | AMS_3v3 | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP4 |
| 1 | BLUE | LED_SMD:LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 1 | BOOT | Custom Footprints:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | SW3 |
| 1 | BTN_A | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW12 |
| 1 | BTN_B | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW13 |
| 1 | BTN_Down | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW7 |
| 1 | BTN_L | Custom Footprints:TS-1224VW | SW4 |
| 1 | BTN_Left | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW6 |
| 1 | BTN_R | Custom Footprints:TS-1224VW | SW10 |
| 1 | BTN_Right | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW8 |
| 1 | BTN_Select | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW15 |
| 1 | BTN_Start | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW9 |
| 1 | BTN_Sys | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW16 |
| 1 | BTN_Up | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW5 |
| 1 | BTN_X | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW11 |
| 1 | BTN_Y | Custom Footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | SW14 |
| 1 | Batt_Conn | Connector_JST:JST_ZH_S2B-ZR-SM4A-TF_1x02-1MP_P1.50mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | DW01A | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U4 |
| 1 | EN | Custom Footprints:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | SW1 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | U1 |
| 1 | GND | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP3 |
| 1 | LOGO | Custom Footprints:NevoltaNexusTextLogo | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Custom Footprints:NevoltaTextLogo | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Custom Footprints:NevoltaIconLogo | G*** |
| 1 | MIC5219-3.3YM5 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 1 | MIC_3v3 | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP5 |
| 1 | Oled_Conn | Custom Footprints:OLED128x32_1x04_P2.54mm_socket | J4 |
| 1 | PMOS | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | Q2 |
| 1 | RED | LED_SMD:LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | SW_PWR | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | SW2 |
| 1 | TP4056-42-ESOP8 | Package_SO:SOIC-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.3mm_ThermalVias | U3 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4105-xx-A_16P_TopMnt_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | ~ | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | J3 |
| 1 | ~ | Custom Footprints:SOT-23-6L_TCP | Q1 |
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Questions
How big is the WirelessControllerESP32 PCB?
It measures 147 × 105.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the WirelessControllerESP32 use?
66 parts, built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, AMS1117-3.3, DW01A and MIC5219-3.3YM5. 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 WirelessControllerESP32 KiCad files?
From the EmmetGameDev/NevoltaNexusConsole repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCBs/WirelessControllerESP32.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCBs/Nevolta Nexus.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the WirelessControllerESP32 design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).