2 layers316 × 368 mm
2 layers113 × 94 mm
Ghostchess proto
iley/ghostchess- Size
- 113 × 94 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 21
- Nets
- 32
- Pads
- 78
- Tracks, vias
- 132, 16
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 9 Jul 2023
- Updated
- 10 Oct 2026
Overview
Ghostchess proto is an open-source printed circuit board by iley, from the iley/ghostchess repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 113 × 94 mm with 21 parts on 32 nets, routed with 132 tracks and 16 vias.
It is built around the WS2812B. Its parts include 8 capacitors, 4 ICs and 4 diodes. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.
Main components
1README
pcb/v1/README.mdGhost Chess v1 PCB
Spreadsheets
Use https://github.com/TheJigsApp/kicad-parts-placer-pcm
Run ./convert-spreadsheet.sh watch
Edit kicadpartsplacer-report.ods in LibreOffice.
Parts
21| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0.1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 |
| 4 | DRV5033AJxDBZ | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | U1, U2, U3, U4 |
| 4 | WS2812B | LED_SMD:LED_WS2812B_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 1 | Arduino_Nano_v3.x | Module:Arduino_Nano | A1 |
The 17 most common of 21 parts.
Questions
How big is the Ghostchess proto PCB?
It measures 113 × 94 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Ghostchess proto use?
21 parts, built around the WS2812B. 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 Ghostchess proto KiCad files?
From the iley/ghostchess repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/proto/ghostchess_proto.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/ghostchess_brains_v1/ghostchess_brains_v1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Ghostchess proto design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask iley before reusing the design.
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