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2 layers65.5 × 75.7 mmRailcom reader, the printed circuit board in 3D

based on https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/123719-handmade-railcom/

Size
65.5 × 75.7 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
31
Nets
20
Pads
105
Tracks, vias
153, 0
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
26 Mar 2020
Updated
17 Jun 2020

Overview

Railcom reader is an open-source printed circuit board by dikkedimi, from the dikkedimi/RailcomDetector repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 65.5 × 75.7 mm with 31 parts on 20 nets, routed with 153 tracks and 0 vias.

It is built around the L7805 and LM339. Its parts include 15 resistors, 5 capacitors, 5 diodes, 3 connectors and 2 ICs. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

README.md

Parts

31
QtyValueFootprintReferences
41KResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR4, R5, R7, R11
3DIODEDiodes_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD3, D4, D5
2100µFCapacitors_THT:CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mmC2, C4
2220Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR8, R12
247KResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR2, R3
2D_Schottky_SmallDiodes_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD1, D2
10Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR15
11,8Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1
1100nFCapacitors:CAP-PTH-2.54C5
110nFCapacitors:CAP-PTH-2.54C1
12.2KResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR6
1220µFCapacitors_THT:CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mmC3
1270KResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR10
133Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR9
133KResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR14
1820Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR13
1Arduino_Nano_v3.xModules:Arduino_NanoA1
1BOOSTER_INConnectors_Terminal_Blocks:TerminalBlock_Altech_AK300-2_P5.00mmJ1
1L7805TO_SOT_Packages_THT:TO-220-3_VerticalU2
1LM339Housings_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_LongPadsU1
1Signal output 1Connectors_Terminal_Blocks:TerminalBlock_Altech_AK300-4_P5.00mmJ2
1TRACK_OUTConnectors_Terminal_Blocks:TerminalBlock_Altech_AK300-2_P5.00mmJ3

Questions

How big is the Railcom reader PCB?

It measures 65.5 × 75.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Railcom reader use?

31 parts, built around the L7805 and LM339. 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 Railcom reader KiCad files?

From the dikkedimi/RailcomDetector repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Kicad project/railcom reader.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Railcom reader design in my own project?

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

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