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2 layers46.2 × 44.1 mmGet smart controller, the printed circuit board in 3D

Get smart controller

demonday/get-smart-controller

GET Smart Lighting Controller (433 Mhz FSK) based on ESP32S3 with RA-02 module.

Size
46.2 × 44.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
22
Nets
50
Pads
132
Tracks, vias
183, 8
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
3 Jan 2024
Updated
8 Jan 2026

Overview

Get smart controller is an open-source printed circuit board by demonday, from the demonday/get-smart-controller repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 46.2 × 44.1 mm with 22 parts on 50 nets, routed with 183 tracks and 8 vias.

It is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, AMS1117-3.3 and MMBT3904, with the SK6812 and SS14 among its other parts. Its parts include 7 capacitors, 4 resistors, 3 ICs, 2 diodes and 2 connectors. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.

Main components

5

README

README.md

Modern Replacement for "GET" Smart Wireless Lighting System Controller

Project Intro

I have a aging Wireless Lighting System from a UK company called GET, from circa 2007. Its now so old in fact, that its no longer manufatured, and the company is no longer in existance. The setup includes a battery-operated controller (replacing the traditional UK light switch) and some mains supplied receivers to operate the lights. I buried the recievers behind the plasterboard in my apartment's ceiling when I installed the system. Its operated flawlessly since then, I don't think I've ever changed the batteries in the controller, which is testament to its solid design.

It is however, missing integration with home automation (I use Home Assistant & Alexa). Its now a deal breaker. I could replace them with somethine else, and repair the plaster.... ... but rather than add to the e-waste pile, I thought I'd put one of those microcontroller's I have in a box to good use.

Side Quests

Typically for me, I'm also diving into a few related technologies as part of this project:

  • Zephyr: I'm curious to learn this framework.
  • Home Assistant Integration: I use HA for all my other stuff so this is given.
  • Thread/Matter: I have tons Zigbee devices already, and want learn more about the newer connected device protocols.

Built with Zephyr v3.6.0

Reverse Engineering the Controller

After some snooping inside the contoller it seems to be 433Mhz FSK, based on a HiMark TX4915-LF RF chip. Only datasheets HiMark TX4915 say its for ASK, but the silksreen on the transmiter clearly says 433 FSK.

My Controller Setup

From the GET Smart Wireless Lighting System Manual I'm using the controller in "Dimming Mode", with 2 lights, on buttons 1 and 2 respectively.

Sniffing the data

Before I opened the controller Bring on the Hack RF One.

Upgrading the GET - Smart Wireless Lighting System Controller

Reach Out

For collaboration or feedback, please feel free to contact me at [ngormley at armadillo.ie]

Thank you for your interest

Parts

22
QtyValueFootprintReferences
310uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1, C3, C6
20.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC5, C7
2100uFCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC2, C4
210KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R2
21kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR3, R4
2MountingHole_2.1mmMountingHole:MountingHole_2.1mmH1, H3
10.5A 8VFuse:Fuse_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolderF1
1AMS1117-3.3Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2U2
1Ai-Thinker-Ra-02RF_Module:Ai-Thinker-Ra-01-LoRaU3
1ESP32-S3-WROOM-1RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U1
1MMBT3904Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1
1SK6812LED_SMD:LED_SK6812_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mmD2
1SS14Diode_SMD:D_SOD-323_HandSolderingD1
1UARTConnector_JST:JST_PH_S4B-PH-K_1x04_P2.00mm_HorizontalJ3
1USB_B_MicroConnector_USB:USB_Micro-B_CustomJ1

Questions

How big is the Get smart controller PCB?

It measures 46.2 × 44.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Get smart controller use?

22 parts, built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, AMS1117-3.3, MMBT3904 and SK6812. 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 Get smart controller KiCad files?

From the demonday/get-smart-controller repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hardware/design/get-smart-controller.kicad_pcb and its schematic hardware/design/get-smart-controller.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Get smart controller design in my own project?

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

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