

Two Load Cell Readout
KiCAD schematic and PCB
- Size
- 101.6 × 66.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 9
- Nets
- 35
- Pads
- 58
- Tracks, vias
- 46, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 16 Sep 2026
- Updated
- 16 Sep 2026
Overview
Two Load Cell Readout is an open-source printed circuit board by HobbyPhysics, from the HobbyPhysics/Grip_Demo repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 101.6 × 66.8 mm with 9 parts on 35 nets, routed with 46 tracks and 0 vias.
It belongs with the sensors and measurement boards of this library.
README
README.mdGrip_Demo
KiCAD schematic and PCB The Grip project uses two load cells, each connected to a Sparkfun HX711 to create a digital output into a Metro Mini 328 V2.
Parts
9| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Conn_01x05 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J4, J5, J6 |
| 2 | Conn_01x14 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x14_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7, J8 |
| 2 | Screw Terminal 5.08mm | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-5-5.08_1x05_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 1 | LOGO | SMM:smm-logo-20mm | Dual Load Cell |
Questions
How big is the Two Load Cell Readout PCB?
It measures 101.6 × 66.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Two Load Cell Readout use?
9 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 Two Load Cell Readout KiCad files?
From the HobbyPhysics/Grip_Demo repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Two_Load_Cell_Readout.kicad_pcb and its schematic Two_Load_Cell_Readout.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Two Load Cell Readout design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask HobbyPhysics before reusing the design.
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