2 layers101.5 × 83 mm
2 layers157.5 × 108.5 mm
ReactorConsole
code2344/reactorHelios is a control system for a RBMK style reactor. It can be run as a standalone simulation, or as a server, and I'm making a model
- Size
- 157.5 × 108.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 154
- Nets
- 163
- Pads
- 651
- Tracks, vias
- 1,839, 104
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 16 Feb 2026
- Updated
- 17 Apr 2026
Overview
ReactorConsole is an open-source printed circuit board by code2344, from the code2344/reactor repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 157.5 × 108.5 mm with 154 parts on 163 nets, routed with 1,839 tracks and 104 vias.
Its parts include 109 diodes, 27 capacitors, 9 switches, 2 connectors and 1 resistor. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
README
README.mdhelios-core
Helios is a control system for a RBMK style reactor. It can be run as a standalone simulation, or as a server, and I'm making a model
Install
[ PIPX INSTALL IS STILL ENTIRELY BROKEN, GIT CLONE THE REPO AND RUN PIPX INSTALL . ]
pipx install helios-coreor
pip install helios-coreCommands
helios-core # Launch GUI
helios-core gui # Launch GUI
helios-core --server=http://127.0.0.1:8000 # GUI with backend server
helios-core tui # Launch Textual TUI
helios-core tui --server=http://127.0.0.1:8000
helios-core serve # Run server only (no GUI)
helios-core serve --port 8000
helios-core map # Print reactor core map
helios-core stats # Show rod counts and utilization
helios-core rod-types # List rod type codes
helios-core estimate 100 # Estimate thermal/electrical output
helios-core guide # Show packaged operator guide path
helios-core guide --print # Print operator guide textBackward compatibility
The original launcher script remains available:
python main.py
python channel-deviation-view.pyParts
154| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | ~ | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm | D1, D10, D11, D12, D106, D107, D108, D109, D110, D111, D112, D113, D114, D115, D116, D120 +93 |
| 26 | 0.1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23 +10 |
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_Push_1P1T_NO_CK_KMR2 | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 3 | SW_SPST | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_DIP_SPSTx01_Slide_6.7x4.1mm_W6.73mm_P2.54mm_LowProfile_JPin | SW7, SW8, SW9 |
| 1 | 1000uF | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | C27 |
| 1 | 47R | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack | Connector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_SwitchcraftConxall_RAPC10U_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_02x15_Counter_Clockwise | Connector_PinHeader_1.00mm:PinHeader_2x15_P1.00mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | RaspberryPi_Pico_W | Module:RaspberryPi_Pico_W_SMD | A1 |
| 1 | https://scstudios.tech | scsqr:httpsscstudios.tech | QR${REFERENCE} |
The 150 most common of 154 parts.
Questions
How big is the ReactorConsole PCB?
It measures 157.5 × 108.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the ReactorConsole use?
154 parts. 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 ReactorConsole KiCad files?
From the code2344/reactor repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is ReactorConsole PCB/ReactorConsole.kicad_pcb and its schematic ReactorConsole PCB/ReactorConsole.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the ReactorConsole design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask code2344 before reusing the design.
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