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4 layers104 × 158 mm281D, the printed circuit board in 3D

A quad function generator project

Size
104 × 158 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
380
Nets
268
Pads
985
Tracks, vias
1,987, 186
Pours
4
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
13 May 2020
Updated
29 Jun 2020

Overview

281D is an open-source printed circuit board by DunningtonAudio, from the DunningtonAudio/281D repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 4-layer board of 104 × 158 mm with 380 parts on 268 nets, routed with 1,987 tracks and 186 vias.

It is built around the LM13700M, TL072 and L78L10ACU, with the BAT54WS, BAT54C and MMBT3904 among its other parts. Its parts include 206 resistors, 46 capacitors, 37 diodes, 26 connectors and 16 ICs.

Main components

9

README

README.md

281D

A quad function generator project

The 281D Quad Function Generator is designed to replicate the functionality of the Buchla 281 module using modern construction techniques and readily available parts. It is primarily based on the original circuit designed by Don Buchla, with the following additions/alterations:

  • Improved input and mode selection circuitry – no requirement to “kick” the generators when selecting self cycle mode.
  • All outputs are buffered, protecting the integrator core and passive end pulse generation from the effects of loading when stacked to multiple inputs.
  • End pulse outputs are designed to allow stacking of multiple outputs to a single input without affecting cycling of individual generators, allowing the creation of complex/non-repeating/polyrhythmic pulse sequences. Unlike other solutions that simply add a diode in series with the output, the 281D end pulse outputs can drive a floating input low.

There are several build options to adjust the function of the module to a particular users requirements.

The repository contains:

  • KiCad project files.
  • Schematic and build/calibration notes as PDF files.
  • Bill of Materials in ODS format.
  • Interactive webpage for matching BOM items to PCB locations.

Parts

380
QtyValueFootprintReferences
3047kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR104, R108, R109, R113, R114, R121, R125, R149, R204, R208, R209, R213, R214, R221, R225, R304 +14
26100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC111, C112, C113, C114, C115, C116, C117, C118, C211, C212, C213, C311, C312, C313, C314, C315 +10
244k7Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR102, R119, R129, R130, R131, R132, R202, R219, R229, R230, R231, R232, R302, R319, R329, R330 +8
22100kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR101, R111, R112, R138, R141, R150, R201, R211, R212, R238, R241, R301, R311, R312, R338, R341 +6
2049k9Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR105, R107, R115, R117, R135, R205, R207, R215, R217, R235, R305, R307, R315, R317, R335, R405 +4
1810kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR126, R136, R143, R146, R152, R226, R236, R243, R246, R326, R336, R343, R346, R352, R426, R436 +2
181kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR110, R116, R144, R147, R153, R210, R216, R244, R247, R310, R316, R344, R347, R353, R410, R416 +2
18BAT54WSDiode_SMD:D_SOD-323D103, D104, D108, D109, D199, D203, D204, D208, D299, D303, D304, D308, D309, D399, D403, D404 +2
1322kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR2, R128, R133, R140, R228, R233, R240, R328, R333, R340, R428, R433, R440
1247nCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC102, C103, C199, C202, C203, C299, C302, C303, C399, C402, C403, C499
124M7Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR118, R120, R199, R218, R220, R299, R318, R320, R399, R418, R420, R499
12680RResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR123, R124, R127, R223, R224, R227, R323, R324, R327, R423, R424, R427
1011kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR142, R145, R151, R242, R245, R342, R345, R351, R442, R445
8108-0903-001Buchla_Connectors:Johnson_108-09XX-001J102, J103, J202, J203, J302, J303, J402, J403
810kBAlpha_Potentiometers:RV16AF-41-(L)R1-XXXVR101, VR102, VR201, VR202, VR301, VR302, VR401, VR402
6108-0910-001Buchla_Connectors:Johnson_108-09XX-001J105, J106, J205, J305, J306, J405
65k6Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR106, R148, R206, R306, R348, R406
6BAT54CPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23D101, D107/207, D201, D301, D307/407, D401
6TL074Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU101, U105/205, U201, U301, U305/405, U401
56k8Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR1, R134, R234, R334, R434
5MMBT3904Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1, Q103, Q203, Q303, Q403
5Red_3mmLED_THT:LED_D3.0mmD1, D105, D205, D305, D405
5SPDT_ON-OFF-ONNKK:M201xSS1x01SW1, SW101, SW201, SW301, SW401
4108-0902-001Buchla_Connectors:Johnson_108-09XX-001J104, J204, J304, J404
4108-0906-001Buchla_Connectors:Johnson_108-09XX-001J101, J201, J301, J401
4150kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR122, R222, R322, R422
415kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR103, R203, R303, R403
41MResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR139, R239, R339, R439
4220nCapacitor_SMD:C_2416_6041MetricC101, C201, C301, C401
4220nCapacitor_THT:C_Rect_L7.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mmC_101, C_201, C_301, C_401
422uCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_5x5.3C1, C2, C3, C5
44001Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU102, U202, U302, U402
4470kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR137, R237, R337, R437
450kPotentiometer_SMD:Potentiometer_Bourns_3314J_VerticalTR101, TR201, TR301, TR401
4DMMT3906WPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6Q101, Q201, Q301, Q401
4MMBFJ201Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q102, Q202, Q302, Q402
4SZMM3Z10VST1GDiode_SMD:D_SOD-323D102, D202, D302, D402
4Yel_3mmLED_THT:LED_D3.0mmD106, D206, D306, D406
310uInductor_SMD:L_0805_2012MetricL1, L2, L3
3M3MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_Pad_ViaFIX_1, FIX_2, FIX_3
2100kBAlpha_Potentiometers:RD901F-40-00DVR203, VR403
24066Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU103/203, U303/403
2LM13700Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmU104/204, U304/404
2M2.5MountingHole:MountingHole_2.5mmH101, H102
2SPDT_ON-ONNKK:M201xSS1x01SW102, SW302
1+12VConnector_Wire:SolderWirePad_1x01_Drill1.2mmJ4
1+15VConnector_Wire:SolderWirePad_1x01_Drill1.2mmJ3
1-15VConnector_Wire:SolderWirePad_1x01_Drill1.2mmJ2
1L78L10Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-89-3U1
1Logo_150milDunnington:Logo_150milM1
1Mod_Indicator_1-10_150milDunnington:Mod_Indicator_1-10_150milM2
1QConnector_Wire:SolderWirePad_1x01_Drill1.2mmJ1
1Serial_Box_150milDunnington:Serial_Box_150milM3
1TL072Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU2

Questions

How big is the 281D PCB?

It measures 104 × 158 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the 281D use?

380 parts, built around the LM13700M, TL072, L78L10ACU and BAT54WS. 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 281D KiCad files?

From the DunningtonAudio/281D repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is 281D.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the 281D design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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