2 layers147 × 105.9 mm
WirelessControllerESP32
EmmetGameDev/NevoltaNexusConsole
Repository for design files and code for the Nexus console.
66 parts4GPL-3.0
2 layers132.9 × 77.4 mm
GBAKicad
ArxDraco007/ArxControllerMaking my own controller!
- Size
- 132.9 × 77.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 67
- Nets
- 72
- Pads
- 273
- Tracks, vias
- 444, 53
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 11 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 30 Jul 2026
Overview
GBAKicad is an open-source printed circuit board by ArxDraco007, from the ArxDraco007/ArxController repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 132.9 × 77.4 mm with 67 parts on 72 nets, routed with 444 tracks and 53 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.mdArxController
What is this?
A fully custom controller. Customizable according to your console. Firmware, 3D Models, and PCB design.
Why did I make this?
Making your own controller is absolutely amazing! The process gives you a complete learning of wiring peripherals, Double LDO circuits, Battery charging protection, and the ESP32-WROOM module. This journey has been absolutely wonderful, and I would recommend this project for all intermediate PCB designers.
PICTURES-
Zine -
Build Instructions -
Soldering - Start by applying flux to the pads on the footprint where you'll be soldering. Tin one of the pads with a small amount of solder, then carefully place your component onto the footprint. Touch your iron to the tinned pad to reflow it and tack the component in place, then let go with your tweezers once it's sitting right. Move to the opposite pad and solder it properly to the component. Finally, go back to your first pad and add a bit more solder to make sure you've got a solid joint. Firmware - Plug in the ESP32-S3 via USB-C, select Board "ESP32S3 Dev Module" and the correct Port, hold BOOT while plugging in (or while pressing RESET) if it doesn't auto-detect, then click Upload to flash it, and finally press RESET or replug to run the new firmware.
BOM
| Reference | Qty | Value | Footprint | Source | Buy Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2,R3 | 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | Robu.in | Link |
| R4 | 1 | 1.2k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | LCSC | Link |
| R5,R6,R7 | 3 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | Robu.in | Link |
| R8,R9 | 2 | 100R | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | LCSC | Link |
| R10,R11,R12,R13,R14,R15,R16 | 7 | 100k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | Robu.in | Link |
| SW1 | 1 | EN (Tactile SMD) | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | LCSC | Link |
| SW2 | 1 | SW_PWR (Header) | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | Robu.in | Link |
| SW3 | 1 | BOOT (Tactile SMD) | custom_footprints:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | LCSC | Link |
| SW4 | 1 | BTN_L (Shoulder switch) | custom_footprints:TS-1224VW | LCSC | Link |
| SW5 | 1 | BTN_UP (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW6 | 1 | BTN_LEFT (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW7 | 1 | BTN_DOWN (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW8 | 1 | BTN_RIGHT (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW9 | 1 | BTN_START (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW10 | 1 | BTN_R (Shoulder switch) | custom_footprints:TS-1224VW | LCSC | Link |
| SW11 | 1 | BTN_X (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW12 | 1 | BTN_A (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW13 | 1 | BTN_B (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW14 | 1 | BTN_Y (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW15 | 1 | BTN_SELECT (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| SW16 | 1 | BTN_SYS (Tactile 8mm) | custom_footprints:SW_PUSH_8mm_H5mm_custom | Robu.in | Link |
| TP1,TP3,TP5 | 3 | TestPoint | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | Robu.in | Link |
| TP4 | 1 | AMS_3V3 (TestPoint) | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | Robu.in | Link |
| U1 | 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 | RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | Robu.in | Link |
| U2 | 1 | MIC5219-3.3YM5 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | Robu.in | Link |
| U3 | 1 | TP4056-42-ESOP8 | Package_SO:SOIC-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.3mm_ThermalVias | Robu.in | Link |
| U4 | 1 | DW01A | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | Robu.in | Link |
| U5 | 1 | AMS1117-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | Robu.in | Link |
| U6 | 1 | PCM5102APWR | TSSOP-20 | Robu.in | Link |
| U7 | 1 | TPA2012D2 | QFN-16 | LCSC | Link |
| U8 | 1 | ILI9341 TFT 2.4/2.8" Display Module | SPI 240x320 | LCSC | Link |
| U9 | 1 | MAX17048G+T10 | SOT-23-6 (USOP-8) | LCSC | Link |
| U10 | 1 | XC6220 LDO | SOT-23-5 | LCSC | Link |
| - | 1 | microSD Card Slot (Push-Push) | SMD microSD Socket | Robu.in | Link |
| - | 1 | USB-C Connector (16-pin) | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | Robu.in | Link |
| HW1-HW4 | 4 | M3 × 22mm Machine Screw | Mechanical:MountingHardware | element14 | Link |
| HW5-HW8 | 4 | M3 Hex Nut | Mechanical:MountingHardware | FlyRobo | Link |
| FNIRSI HS-02 | 1 | Soldering | Soldering Iron | FNIRSI | Link |
Parts
67| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16 |
| 4 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C4, C5, C6, C10 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3 | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 3 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C3, C13 |
| 3 | 100uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C7, C8, C9 |
| 3 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R5, R6, R7 |
| 3 | TestPoint | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP1, TP3, TP5 |
| 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 | 22nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 1 | 22uF | Capacitor_Tantalum_SMD:CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A | C12 |
| 1 | AMS1117-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U5 |
| 1 | AMS_3V3 | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mm | TP4 |
| 1 | BATT_Conn | Connector_JST:JST_ZH_S2B-ZR-SM4A-TF_1x02-1MP_P1.50mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 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 | DW01A | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U4 |
| 1 | EN | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | SW1 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | U1 |
| 1 | Jumper | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | J3 |
| 1 | MIC5219-3.3YM5 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 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 | ~ | custom_footprints:SOT-23-6L_TCP | Q1 |
Questions
How big is the GBAKicad PCB?
It measures 132.9 × 77.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the GBAKicad use?
67 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 GBAKicad KiCad files?
From the ArxDraco007/ArxController repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/GBAKicad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/GBAKicad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the GBAKicad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask ArxDraco007 before reusing the design.
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