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2 layers68.1 × 38.1 mmRaspiConnectorBoard, the printed circuit board in 3D

RaspiConnectorBoard

CitizenSensor/CitizenSensor8

Main repository of the CitizenSensor project

Size
68.1 × 38.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
7
Nets
35
Pads
58
Tracks, vias
63, 0
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
30 Oct 2019
Updated
15 Feb 2022

Overview

RaspiConnectorBoard is an open-source printed circuit board by CitizenSensor, from the CitizenSensor/CitizenSensor repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 68.1 × 38.1 mm with 7 parts on 35 nets, routed with 63 tracks and 0 vias.

It is built around the HX711 and BC547. Its parts include 4 connectors, 1 resistor, 1 diode and 1 transistor.

Main components

2

README

4_ConnectorBoard/README.md

Connector Board

The connector board is a small PCB that sits on top of the CitizenSensor Raspberry Pi HAT and connects additional components to the Raspberry Pi, namely:

  • HX711 breakout board to connect the load cell
  • KY040 rotary encoder
  • Motor for the magnetic stirrer

PCB

Schematic

Bill of Material

ItemDescriptionAmountComment
J0Raspberry Pi Connector140 pins
J1Pin Header 90° 1x412.54 mm raster
J2Pin Header 90° 1x512.54 mm raster
J3Pin Header 90° 1x212.54 mm raster
R11K resistor1
D11N4004 diode1
Q1BC5471

Parts

7
QtyValueFootprintReferences
11KResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR1
11N4004Diode_THT:D_T-1_P10.16mm_HorizontalD1
1BC547Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_InlineQ1
1HX711Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_HorizontalJ1
1KY040Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_HorizontalJ2
1MOTORConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_HorizontalJ3
1Raspberry_Pi_2_3Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x20_P2.54mm_VerticalJ0

Questions

How big is the RaspiConnectorBoard PCB?

It measures 68.1 × 38.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the RaspiConnectorBoard use?

7 parts, built around the HX711 and BC547. 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 RaspiConnectorBoard KiCad files?

From the CitizenSensor/CitizenSensor repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is 4_ConnectorBoard/RaspiConnectorBoard.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the RaspiConnectorBoard design in my own project?

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

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