4 layers88.4 × 63.6 mm
Compute
hstarmans/firestarter
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125 parts13
2 layers99.8 × 25.7 mm
Sideplatediode
hstarmans/firestarter13Kicad design files for prism laser direct imager using up5k FPGA and ESP32
- Size
- 99.8 × 25.7 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 6
- Pads
- 14
- Tracks, vias
- 2, 2
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 4 Dec 2018
- Updated
- 3 Nov 2026
Overview
Sideplatediode is an open-source printed circuit board by hstarmans, from the hstarmans/firestarter repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 99.8 × 25.7 mm with 7 parts on 6 nets, routed with 2 tracks and 2 vias.
It is built around the BPW34S-Z. Its parts include 4 connectors, 2 inductors and 1 diode. It belongs with the fPGA and programmable logic boards and the ESP32 and FPGA and CPLD boards of this library.
Main components
1README
lasermodule/laserdiode/README.mdLaser Diode Mount & Driver PCB
Carrier PCB for the laser diode module inside the scanhead housing. Provides pogo-pin connection to the back plate of the laserhead. Solder contacts provide opton to determine pin routing.
Key Details
- Function: Laser diode mounting and modulation interface
- Contacts: Spring-loaded pogo pin pads and direct solder pads for high-speed modulation driver connection
- Form Factor: Compact circular/rectangular footprint fitting diode heatsink assembly
Part of the Hexastorm (Firestarter) open-hardware laser direct imaging project.
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Conn_01x01 | start-of-scanline-detector:TestPoint_Pad_2.0x2.0mm_nosilk | J2, J3, J4, J5 |
| 2 | Logo_Open_Hardware_Small | start-of-scanline-detector:hexastorm | L1, L2 |
| 1 | BPW_34_S-Z | start-of-scanline-detector:DIO_BPW_34_S-Z | D1 |
Questions
How big is the Sideplatediode PCB?
It measures 99.8 × 25.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Sideplatediode use?
7 parts, built around the BPW34S-Z. 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 Sideplatediode KiCad files?
From the hstarmans/firestarter repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is lasermodule/sideplatediode/sideplatediode.kicad_pcb and its schematic base/camera.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Sideplatediode design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask hstarmans before reusing the design.
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