2 layers47 × 61.7 mm
Basic emulator
FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB
A complete reimplementation of the LEGO Dimensions toypad spec using embedded C++
25 parts2
2 layers49.5 × 37.3 mm
Basic rgb
FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB2A complete reimplementation of the LEGO Dimensions toypad spec using embedded C++
- Size
- 49.5 × 37.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 13
- Nets
- 26
- Pads
- 55
- Tracks, vias
- 115, 12
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 22 Jun 2025
- Updated
- 19 Jul 2026
Overview
Basic rgb is an open-source printed circuit board by FromDarkHell, from the FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 49.5 × 37.3 mm with 13 parts on 26 nets, routed with 115 tracks and 12 vias.
Its parts include 4 connectors, 2 resistors and 1 IC. It belongs with the lEDs and displays boards and the ESP32 boards of this library.
README
README.mdLegoDimensionsRGB
This project is a reverse-engineered implementation of a LEGO Dimensions (currently only PS3 / Wii U) playpad.
This project also includes a simpler project which communicates with an OEM playpad to act as a lamp/night-light, as well as a Python script for communication as well.
Project Layout
Inside of projects, you can see a few different sub-projects which each have their own purpose.
- basic-emulator is an implementation of the playpad HID spec, running on a Raspberry Pi Pico W, alongside a Web UI for easy controls.
- rgb-controller is a simpler project which sends basic USB HID commands to an existing, stock playpad for use as a lamp. This is powered by an ESP32-S3, and comes with a simple Web UI for controlling colors.
Credits
A large portion of the emulator project is based on AlinaNova21/node-ld, as well as Berny23/LD-Toypad-Emulator.
The Python tools is predominantly based on woodenphone/lego_dimensions_protocol. The main difference is that I have updated it to support Python 3 as well as added a connected() status function to determine if the playpad was disconnected.
Support
If you for some reason want to support me financially for this project (or others I make), you can donate to me via ko-fi or Patreon.
Parts
13| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 1 | FTDI | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | LOGO | CustomSymbols:Github-QR-Code | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | CustomSymbols:OSSHW-Symbol | G*** |
| 1 | PLAYPAD | Connector_USB:USB_A_Molex_67643_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_PowerOnly_6P | Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4135-GF-A_6P_TopMnt_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | USB_DBG | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | XIAO-ESP32-S3-SMD | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-ESP32S3-SMD | U1 |
The 9 most common of 13 parts.
Questions
How big is the Basic rgb PCB?
It measures 49.5 × 37.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Basic rgb use?
13 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 Basic rgb KiCad files?
From the FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is projects/rgb-controller/schematic/basic-rgb.kicad_pcb and its schematic projects/basic-emulator/schematic/basic-emulator.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Basic rgb design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask FromDarkHell before reusing the design.
More from FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB
1Similar boards
- 2 layers40 × 20 mm
- 2 layers74.9 × 49.5 mm
- 2 layers35 × 29 mm
MagSpoofTC
samyk/magspoof
A portable device that can spoof/emulate any magnetic stripe, credit card or hotel card "wirelessly", even on standard magstripe (non-NFC/RFID) readers.
13 parts4.2k - 2 layers20.6 × 23.6 mm
AO-03 signal amplifier
fossasia/pslab-scripts
Pocket Science Lab - Scripts for Sensor Experiments
13 parts1.6kApache-2.0 - 2 layers47 × 35.6 mm
- 2 layers95 × 95 mm
Cube batteryboard
willem-pennings/balancing-cube
A cube that balances itself in a corner or edge using reaction wheels
13 parts1.1kGPL-3.0 - 2 layers15.2 × 20.3 mm
Pt100stick
VoronDesign/Voron-Hardware
Cool Hardware designed by the Voron Design group
13 parts1.1kGPL-3.0 - 2 layers53.9 × 23.2 mm
Buffer
hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI
Bare-metal Raspberry Pi project that provides pixel-perfect sampling of Retro Computer RGB/YUV video and conversion to HDMI
13 parts1kGPL-3.0