2 layers31 × 16 mm
2 layers116.3 × 18 mm
BitSwitch SwitchBoard
emab123/BitSwitchKeep track of your Bits with Switches!
- Size
- 116.3 × 18 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 23
- Nets
- 15
- Pads
- 62
- Tracks, vias
- 157, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 28 Apr 2026
- Updated
- 30 Apr 2026
Overview
BitSwitch SwitchBoard is an open-source printed circuit board by emab123, from the emab123/BitSwitch repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 116.3 × 18 mm with 23 parts on 15 nets, routed with 157 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the 74HC165D. Its parts include 8 resistors, 8 switches, 2 connectors and 1 IC.
Main components
1Parts
23| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 |
| 8 | SW_Push_Open | Switch:SW-SMD_HX-KFC-V-105 | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 |
| 4 | MountingHole_2mm | MountingHole:MountingHole_2mm | HOLE1, HOLE2, HOLE3, HOLE4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x05_Pin | Switch:JST_XH_B5B-XH-AM_1x05_P2.50mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 1 | 74HC165 | Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
Questions
How big is the BitSwitch SwitchBoard PCB?
It measures 116.3 × 18 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the BitSwitch SwitchBoard use?
23 parts, built around the 74HC165D. 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 BitSwitch SwitchBoard KiCad files?
From the emab123/BitSwitch repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is BitSwitch_SwitchBoard/BitSwitch_SwitchBoard.kicad_pcb and its schematic BitSwitch.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the BitSwitch SwitchBoard design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask emab123 before reusing the design.
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