2 layers43 × 103 mm
Right
godfreynolan/custom-rc
This repo contains code, PCB files, and 3D design files for the custom RC prototype.
14 parts1
2 layers30 × 48 mm
This repo contains code, PCB files, and 3D design files for the custom RC prototype.
- Size
- 30 × 48 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 6
- Nets
- 5
- Pads
- 23
- Tracks, vias
- 31, 11
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 17 Apr 2025
- Updated
- 9 Jun 2025
Overview
Left is an open-source printed circuit board by godfreynolan, from the godfreynolan/custom-rc repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 30 × 48 mm with 6 parts on 5 nets, routed with 31 tracks and 11 vias.
Its parts include 1 IC and 1 connector.
README
README.mdThis repo contains code, PCB files, and 3D design files for the custom RC prototype.
code/gamepad/gamepad.inois the Arduino code for reading joystick/button inputs and sending them as USB HID device (e.g. gamepad, mouse) inputs to the main device.pcbs/contains Kicad design files for the left and right custom PCBspcbs/left/is the left PCBpcbs/left/outputs.zipcontains Gerber and drill files for ordering the left PCB
pcbs/right/is the right PCBpcbs/right/outputs.zipcontains Gerber and drill files for ordering the right PCB
- Libraries are provided for the joystick and Arduino Pro Micro schematic/layout
3d/RC.3mfis the 3D design file for the 3D printable housing- The design is split into many pieces that should be printed separately. All prints can fit on a 22cm x 22cm build plate
- All parts should be printed facing down (as in, if all parts were being printed together, the whole devie would be oriented with the screen on the build plate)
- The source project can be found at https://cad.onshape.com/documents/00098938a704a2da40e66fbd/w/5194b559f3115a3992b58aa5/e/1a9a5ca69a7348197c5309db
Instructions for Ordering Custom PCBs
- Go to https://cart.jlcpcb.com/quote
- CLick "Add gerber file" and upload one of
pcbs/left/outputs.ziporpcbs/right/outputs.zipfor the left and right PCBs respectively - Select a quantity (minimum is 5)
- Change PCB thickness to 1.2mm
- Change surface finish to Lead Free HASL
- Everything else can be left as the default
- Save to cart and repeat the above steps to add the PCB for the other side to your order before you checkout
Parts
6| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analog Joystick | Library:PS4_joystick | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05_Socket | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
The 2 most common of 6 parts.
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Questions
How big is the Left PCB?
It measures 30 × 48 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Left use?
6 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 Left KiCad files?
From the godfreynolan/custom-rc repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcbs/left/left.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcbs/left/left.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Left design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask godfreynolan before reusing the design.