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2 layers116 × 116 mmNeonMatrix, the printed circuit board in 3D

neon bulb matrix, very dangerous, pretty deadly!

Size
116 × 116 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
289
Nets
279
Pads
775
Tracks, vias
2,232, 193
Pours
10
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
23 Jun 2020
Updated
6 Jul 2020

Overview

NeonMatrix is an open-source printed circuit board by Manawyrm, from the Manawyrm/NeonMatrix repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 116 × 116 mm with 289 parts on 279 nets, routed with 2,232 tracks and 193 vias.

It is built around the B0505S-1W, 74HC595 and ADUM1200AR. Its parts include 128 resistors, 64 diodes, 16 capacitors, 11 ICs and 2 connectors. It belongs with the lEDs and displays boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

NeonMatrix

PCB PCB

Overview

The NeonMatrix 8x8 matrix uses common neon indicator bulbs to display simple graphics.
They can be chained and controlled directly via SPI.

Operating voltage is about ~70V AC.
The circuit is pretty dangerous, all neon bulbs have high voltages on their legs, the 74HC595 shift registers are floating at mains/AC potential.
Safe data in/output is realized through 3 ADUM1200 digital isolator ICs and one B0505S DC-DC isolating converter.

Additional info

Firmware
Schematic

Parts

289
QtyValueFootprintReferences
6433kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR1, R11, R101, R103, R105, R107, R109, R111, R113, R115, R117, R119, R121, R123, R125, R127 +48
6433kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR10, R12, R100, R102, R104, R106, R108, R110, R112, R114, R116, R118, R120, R122, R124, R126 +48
64Lamp_NeonNeonMatrix_Connector:NeonBulbNE1, NE2, NE10, NE11, NE12, NE13, NE14, NE15, NE16, NE17, NE18, NE19, NE20, NE21, NE22, NE23 +48
64Q_TRIAC_A1GA2Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +48
14100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16
874HC595Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmU1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8
3ADuM1200ARPackage_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU9, U10, U11
222uCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC5, C14
1B0505SNeonMatrix:M_DCDC_SIP4M1
1DataConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1HVSymbol:Symbol_HighVoltage_Type1_CopperTop_BigFID2
1HV_GNDTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_2.0x2.0mmHV_GND
1HV_VCCTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_2.0x2.0mmHV_VCC
1MainsTerminalBlock_RND:TerminalBlock_RND_205-00001_1x02_P5.00mm_HorizontalJ1

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Questions

How big is the NeonMatrix PCB?

It measures 116 × 116 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the NeonMatrix use?

289 parts, built around the B0505S-1W, 74HC595 and ADUM1200AR. 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 NeonMatrix KiCad files?

From the Manawyrm/NeonMatrix repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is NeonMatrix.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the NeonMatrix design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Manawyrm before reusing the design.