

SmartEffector
Smart Effector for delta printers.
- Size
- 83.2 × 72.1 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 58
- Nets
- 47
- Pads
- 159
- Tracks, vias
- 1,450, 28
- Pours
- 11
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 5 Sep 2017
- Updated
- 20 Jan 2025
Overview
SmartEffector is an open-source printed circuit board by Duet3D, from the Duet3D/SmartEffector repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 83.2 × 72.1 mm with 58 parts on 47 nets, routed with 1,450 tracks and 28 vias.
It is built around the LDK130M10R. Its parts include 13 resistors, 8 capacitors, 7 connectors, 5 diodes and 3 ICs. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.
Main components
1README
READMEThe Duet3d Smart Effector design files repository.
See https://www.duet3d.com/DeltaSmartEffector for more information and to purchase a smart effector.
Duet3d Delta Smart Effector Design by Tony Lock and David Crocker LICENSE: see the LICENSE file in the repository Documentation: https://docs.duet3d.com/Duet3D_hardware/Accessories/Smart_Effector Discussion: https://www.duet3d.com/forum/
Developed in KiCAD: http://www.kicad-pcb.org/display/KICAD/KiCad+EDA+Software+Suite
Parts
58| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | M_2.9mm | complib:MountingHole_2.9mm | M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11 |
| 4 | 5K1 | complib:R_0603 | R3, R4, R7, R11 |
| 3 | 10n | complib:C_0603 | C2, C7, C8 |
| 3 | Comms | complib:LED_PLCC-2 | D1, D7, D9 |
| 2 | 10K_1% | complib:R_0603 | R13, R14 |
| 2 | 1u | complib:C_0603 | C3, C4 |
| 2 | FID | complib:Fiducial_1mm_Dia_2.54mm_Outer_CopperTop | M1, M2 |
| 1 | 100n | complib:C_0603 | C1 |
| 1 | 10M | complib:R_0603 | R1 |
| 1 | 12mm | complib:12mmHole | M16 |
| 1 | 140R_0.33W+ | complib:R_0805_extended_pads | R8 |
| 1 | 150R | complib:R_0603 | R2 |
| 1 | 1K0 | complib:R_0603 | R5 |
| 1 | 1K5_0.5W+ | complib:R_1206 | R6 |
| 1 | 22u | complib:C_0805 | C6 |
| 1 | 22uH | complib:R_0805 | L1 |
| 1 | 330K | complib:R_0603 | R10 |
| 1 | 47p | complib:C_0603 | C5 |
| 1 | 604R_0.33W+ | Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric | R9 |
| 1 | ATtiny44A-MUR | complib:QFN-20-1EP_4x4mm_Pitch0.5mm | U2 |
| 1 | Comms | complib:LED_1206_bottom_entry_v2 | D3 |
| 1 | Duet3D Logo | complib:LOGO_Duet3dCompatible | M15 |
| 1 | HEATER | complib:Minifit3.0+screwterm3.5MM_2X1 | P4 |
| 1 | Heat | complib:LED_1206_bottom_entry_v2 | D4 |
| 1 | Hotend Fan | complib:Microfit_01x02_43650-0227 | P9 |
| 1 | INPUT2 | complib:PIN_ARRAY_8x1 | P3 |
| 1 | Input 1 | complib:Microfit_02x03 | P8 |
| 1 | Jumper for 12V input | complib:JUMPER | JP3 |
| 1 | Jumpered for 2 Wire | complib:SJ_Bridged | JP1 |
| 1 | LDK130M10 | complib:SOT-23-5L | U1 |
| 1 | MCP6286T-E/OT | complib:SOT-23-5L | U3 |
| 1 | NetTie-ADC0-Bottom | NetTie:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.25mm | NT1 |
| 1 | NetTie-Bottom-Amp | NetTie:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.25mm | NT2 |
| 1 | NetTie-Top-Amp | NetTie:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.25mm | NT3 |
| 1 | NetTie-Top-GND | NetTie:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.25mm | NT4 |
| 1 | PROG | complib:Test_Point_2x3 | P2 |
| 1 | Print Fan | complib:PIN_ARRAY_2X1 | P7 |
| 1 | Solder Jumper | complib:SJ_Bridged | JP2 |
| 1 | TEMP | complib:Microfit_01x02or04_43650-0227 | P5 |
| 1 | Ziptie | complib:Ziptie_small | M13 |
Questions
How big is the SmartEffector PCB?
It measures 83.2 × 72.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the SmartEffector use?
58 parts, built around the LDK130M10R. 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 SmartEffector KiCad files?
From the Duet3D/SmartEffector repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is SmartEffector/SmartEffector_v2.0/SmartEffector.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the SmartEffector design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Duet3D before reusing the design.
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