2 layers20.5 × 24.8 mm
2 layers99 × 88 mm
KiCad SunDetector
EmberDragons/Solder_ProjectCool sun detection project
- Size
- 99 × 88 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 8
- Nets
- 8
- Pads
- 17
- Tracks, vias
- 32, 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 16 May 2025
- Updated
- 20 May 2025
Overview
KiCad SunDetector is an open-source printed circuit board by EmberDragons, from the EmberDragons/Solder_Project repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 99 × 88 mm with 8 parts on 8 nets, routed with 32 tracks and 3 vias.
Its parts include 2 diodes, 1 resistor and 1 transistor.
README
README.mdSolder_Project
Small project (first time using kicad and with electronics: when the device detects sun, the motor makes it vibrate and you can control how strong the vibration will be with a potentiometer!
Parts
8| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | LED | LED_THT:LED_D5.0mm | D1, D2 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | Battery:BatteryHolder_Keystone_3034_1x20mm | BT1 |
| 1 | LOGO | LOGO | G*** |
| 1 | Motor_DC | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | M1 |
| 1 | NPN | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92L_HandSolder | Q2 |
| 1 | R_Photo | OptoDevice:R_LDR_5.1x4.3mm_P3.4mm_Vertical | R1 |
| 1 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Vishay_T73YP_Vertical | RV1 |
Questions
How big is the KiCad SunDetector PCB?
It measures 99 × 88 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the KiCad SunDetector use?
8 parts. 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 KiCad SunDetector KiCad files?
From the EmberDragons/Solder_Project repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KiCad_SunDetector/KiCad_SunDetector.kicad_pcb and its schematic KiCad_SunDetector/KiCad_SunDetector.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the KiCad SunDetector design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask EmberDragons before reusing the design.
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