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2 layers81.2 × 82.6 mmModel train cdu, the printed circuit board in 3D

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Size
81.2 × 82.6 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
20
Nets
12
Pads
86
Tracks, vias
68, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
16 Oct 2013
Updated
31 Jan 2023

Overview

Model train cdu is an open-source printed circuit board by cbrake, from the cbrake/hardware-projects repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 81.2 × 82.6 mm with 20 parts on 12 nets, routed with 68 tracks and 0 vias.

It is built around the TIP121. Its parts include 5 resistors, 4 diodes, 4 connectors, 2 capacitors and 1 transistor.

Main components

1

README

README.md

Hardware Projects

Various hardware projects and notes.

Simple IoT hardware designs have moved to: https://github.com/simpleiot/hardware

Parts

20
QtyValueFootprintReferences
42.2KResistor_SMD:R_1206_3216MetricR2, R3, R4, R5
4MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_4.3mm_M4H1, H2, H3, H4
3RECT_50V_1ADiode_SMD:D_SMAD2, D3, D4
21000uF_35VCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mmC1, C2
2Screw_Terminal_01x12TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_PT-1,5-12-5.0-H_1x12_P5.00mm_HorizontalJ2, J3
2Screw_Terminal_01x16TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_PT-1,5-16-5.0-H_1x16_P5.00mm_HorizontalJ1, J4
11KResistor_SMD:R_1206_3216MetricR1
1LEDdigikey-footprints:LED_3mm_RadialD1
1TIP121Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_Horizontal_TabDownQ1

Questions

How big is the Model train cdu PCB?

It measures 81.2 × 82.6 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Model train cdu use?

20 parts, built around the TIP121. 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 Model train cdu KiCad files?

From the cbrake/hardware-projects repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is model-train-cdu/model-train-cdu.kicad_pcb and its schematic schematics/817-opto-isolator-module.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Model train cdu design in my own project?

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

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