2 layers100.4 × 60.3 mm
2 layers43.1 × 46.6 mm
Apex
cloudglides/apexA simple USB hub built using the FE1.1S.
- Size
- 43.1 × 46.6 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 35
- Nets
- 29
- Pads
- 120
- Tracks, vias
- 254, 51
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 27 Mar 2026
- Updated
- 16 Jun 2026
Overview
Apex is an open-source printed circuit board by cloudglides, from the cloudglides/apex repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 43.1 × 46.6 mm with 35 parts on 29 nets, routed with 254 tracks and 51 vias.
It is built around the FE1.1S and USBLC6-2SC6. Its parts include 7 capacitors, 5 resistors, 4 ICs, 3 connectors and 1 diode. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.
Main components
2README
README.md
Apex
A hub worth looking at.
Apex is a custom usb hub PCB built around the Seeed FE1.1S, packing 1 upstream usb-c port, 2 downstream usb-a port. Built because most usb hub don't let you own what's inside. Apex is made to be reproducible.
PCB
Designed in KiCad with attention to power management, and equal traces. The board features a 2-layer optimized routing.
How To build it?
Pretty simple actually, source all the components in BOM and assemble the pcb (the project uses smd components so get a pcba if you dont got prior experience)
Why i made it?
- i wanted to make something
- i had nothing else to make
- i dont got a usb hub either and i really need it
Schematic
PCB Layers
Layer 1
Layer 2
Board Views
Front
Back
Zine
Credits
This project uses:
- KiCad
- OnShape for cad
- Hack Club Fallout
License
GPL
Parts
35| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10uf | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3, C7, C9 |
| 4 | LOGO | LOGO | G***, G***, G***, G*** |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2 | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 4 | TestPoint | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.0mm | TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4 |
| 3 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U1, U2, U3 |
| 2 | 10K | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R5 |
| 2 | 5.1K | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2 |
| 2 | USB_A | Connector_USB:USB_A_Connfly_DS1095 | J2, J3 |
| 1 | 100nf | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C6 |
| 1 | 2.7K | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 220Ω@100MHz | Inductor_SMD:L_0603_1608Metric | FB1 |
| 1 | 4.7uf | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C5 |
| 1 | 5V | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1 |
| 1 | Crystal | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_HC49-SD | Y2 |
| 1 | FE1.1S | fe1.1s:FE1.1S_SSOP-28 | IC1 |
| 1 | Polyfuse | Fuse:Fuse_1206_3216Metric | F1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_XKB_U262-16XN-4BVC11 | J1 |
Questions
How big is the Apex PCB?
It measures 43.1 × 46.6 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Apex use?
35 parts, built around the FE1.1S and USBLC6-2SC6. 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 Apex KiCad files?
From the cloudglides/apex repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hardware/apex.kicad_pcb and its schematic hardware/apex.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Apex design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask cloudglides before reusing the design.
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