

NeonMatrix
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
3B0505S-1W
SIP-4-45℃~+85℃ 1 1.5kV 100uF 1W 200mA 23mA 4.5V~5.5V 5V 60mVp-p 77kHz 79% SIP-4 Isolated Power Modules ROHSEVISUNIsolated Power Modules74HC595
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 1 100ns@5V,50pF 10MHz 2V~6V 74HC 8 Serial-to-Serial or Parallel Tri-State SOP-16 Shift Registers ROHSGRShift RegistersADUM1200AR
SOIC-8-40℃~+105℃ 0 150ns 1Mbps 2 2.7V~5.5V 2.7V~5.5V 2500 35kV/us SOIC-8 Digital Isolators ROHSAnalog DevicesDigital Isolators
README
README.mdNeonMatrix

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
Parts
289| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 33k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R11, R101, R103, R105, R107, R109, R111, R113, R115, R117, R119, R121, R123, R125, R127 +48 |
| 64 | 33k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R10, R12, R100, R102, R104, R106, R108, R110, R112, R114, R116, R118, R120, R122, R124, R126 +48 |
| 64 | Lamp_Neon | NeonMatrix_Connector:NeonBulb | NE1, NE2, NE10, NE11, NE12, NE13, NE14, NE15, NE16, NE17, NE18, NE19, NE20, NE21, NE22, NE23 +48 |
| 64 | Q_TRIAC_A1GA2 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +48 |
| 14 | 100n | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16 |
| 8 | 74HC595 | Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 |
| 3 | ADuM1200AR | Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U9, U10, U11 |
| 2 | 22u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C5, C14 |
| 1 | B0505S | NeonMatrix:M_DCDC_SIP4 | M1 |
| 1 | Data | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | HV | Symbol:Symbol_HighVoltage_Type1_CopperTop_Big | FID2 |
| 1 | HV_GND | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_2.0x2.0mm | HV_GND |
| 1 | HV_VCC | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_2.0x2.0mm | HV_VCC |
| 1 | Mains | TerminalBlock_RND:TerminalBlock_RND_205-00001_1x02_P5.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
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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.