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2 layers526 × 20 mmMultibus mainboard, the printed circuit board in 3D

Open-source eurorack synthesizer modules and related stuff.

Size
526 × 20 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
140
Nets
125
Pads
483
Tracks, vias
1,980, 72
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
12 Jan 2018
Updated
8 Nov 2021

Overview

Multibus mainboard is an open-source printed circuit board by coriolisinstruments, from the coriolisinstruments/EurorackModules repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 526 × 20 mm with 140 parts on 125 nets, routed with 1,980 tracks and 72 vias.

Its parts include 99 resistors, 13 capacitors, 9 ICs and 2 diodes. It belongs with the audio and music and computers and single-board computers boards of this library.

README

README.md

EurorackModules

Open-source eurorack synthesizer modules. All our schematics and pcbs are developed with KiCad.

1U modules

These are simple (passive) utility modules, designed to fit the Intellijel 1U spec. They are often smaller (6 or 8HP) so you can use them to fill gaps in your system. Except for the Multibus... that one takes up an entire row.

ModuleDescription
OSHpark previewLPGA simple passive low-pass gate with -6dB slope in a small 1U package.
OSHpark previewMuteA signal mute (momentary and latching) in a convenient 1U package.
OSHpark previewMultDead simple passive multi. Its only feature being very small.
MultibusA eurorack module for the distribution of CV signals.

Regular (3U) Modules

Just your regular sized eurorack modules.

ModuleDescription
CoronaA multi purpose vacuum tube (or valve) drive module with feedback control.

Other stuff

ThingDescription
Kicad renderPSU CompanionA companion for Bel / Condor / Power One linear power supplies. Goes inbetween the PSU and your busboards.
Making VactrolsA little tutorial on making your own vactrols.

Parts

140
QtyValueFootprintReferences
45100KCoriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR1.1.feedback.1, R1.1.feedback.2, R1.1.in.1, R1.1.in.2, R1.1.in.3, R1.2.feedback.1, R1.2.feedback.2, R1.2.in.1, R1.2.in.2, R1.2.in.3, R1.3.feedback.1, R1.3.feedback.2, R1.3.in.1, R1.3.in.2, R1.3.in.3, R2.1.feedback.1 +29
2751Coriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR1.1.out.1, R1.1.out.2, R1.1.out.3, R1.2.out.1, R1.2.out.2, R1.2.out.3, R1.3.out.1, R1.3.out.2, R1.3.out.3, R2.1.out.1, R2.1.out.2, R2.1.out.3, R2.2.out.1, R2.2.out.2, R2.2.out.3, R2.3.out.1 +11
121KCoriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR1.1.led.1, R1.1.split.2, R1.2.led.1, R1.2.split.2, R1.3.led.1, R1.3.split.2, R2.1.split.2, R2.2.split.2, R2.3.split.2, R3.1.split.2, R3.2.split.2, R3.3.split.2
910KCoriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR1.1.split.1, R1.2.split.1, R1.3.split.1, R2.1.split.1, R2.2.split.1, R2.3.split.1, R3.1.split.1, R3.2.split.1, R3.3.split.1
910pFCoriolis-KiCad:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextC1.1.feedback.1, C1.2.feedback.1, C1.3.feedback.1, C2.1.feedback.1, C2.2.feedback.1, C2.3.feedback.1, C3.1.feedback.1, C3.2.feedback.1, C3.3.feedback.1
9Conn_01x12Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_2x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ_MB1.1, J_MB1.2, J_MB1.3, J_MB2.1, J_MB2.2, J_MB2.3, J_MB3.1, J_MB3.2, J_MB3.3
9TL074Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU1.1, U1.2, U1.3, U2.1, U2.2, U2.3, U3.1, U3.2, U3.3
3510RCoriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR2.1.led.1, R2.2.led.1, R2.3.led.1
35K1Coriolis-KiCad:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextR3.1.led.1, R3.2.led.1, R3.3.led.1
3Conn_01x02Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ_MB_RV1, J_MB_RV2, J_MB_RV3
2100nFCoriolis-KiCad:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder_smalltextC3, C4
210RResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR_FUSE_1, R_FUSE_2
210uF (25V)Capacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_5x5.8C1, C2
2IN4001Diode_THT:D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_HorizontalD1, D2
1Conn_02x05_Odd_EvenConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ_PWR1
1CoriolisLogoCoriolis-KiCad:art_Coriolis_logo_fsilkMK1
1MountingHoleMounting_Holes:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H_MB_2

Questions

How big is the Multibus mainboard PCB?

It measures 526 × 20 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Multibus mainboard use?

140 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 Multibus mainboard KiCad files?

From the coriolisinstruments/EurorackModules repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Multibus/hardware/Multibus/Multibus_mainboard.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Multibus mainboard design in my own project?

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

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