2 layers31 × 57.3 mm
2 layers52 × 57 mm
Poetry Reader
imhwinters/Poetry-ReaderA handheld poetry e-reader
- Size
- 52 × 57 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 8
- Nets
- 28
- Pads
- 44
- Tracks, vias
- 63, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 14 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 15 Jun 2026
Overview
Poetry Reader is an open-source printed circuit board by imhwinters, from the imhwinters/Poetry-Reader repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 52 × 57 mm with 8 parts on 28 nets, routed with 63 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the TS1603-TZ38HBM. It belongs with the ESP32 and RISC-V boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdPoetry-Reader
I made this project for my dad's birthday -- he loves reading poetry, but doesn't want to lug around heavy poetry books. I built this pocket-sized poetry reader to solve that problem.
Demo (videos + images)
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ed4d790f-b5af-4959-8c8f-0a64da99f5de
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/21cbcda3-095a-4b04-85aa-d2876527afe0
Files
On this repo the code is a Platformio project, including the data sent via LittleFS to the Poetry Reader. The Schematic and PCB are in a Kicad project, which you can preview here. The PCB isn't totally accurate -- due to manufacturing time/expenses I ended up just soldering this project on perfboard. The different layout meant that I ended up using different MCU pins for buttons based on convenience.
BOM
| Part | Count |
|---|---|
| Xiao seeed esp32c3 | 1 |
| Tactile buttons | 6 |
| 22 guage wire (solid-core or threaded works, but I used solid-core) | idk |
| 1.5" OLED IIC Screen | 1 |
| 3d Printed Case | 1 |
Parts
8| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | TS1603-TZ38HBM | easyeda2kicad:SW-SMD_4P-L4.5-W4.5-P3.00-LS6.8 | BTN_DOWN1, BTN_LEFT1, BTN_POWER1, BTN_RIGHT1, BTN_SELECT1, BTN_UP1 |
| 1 | ER_OLEDM0.91_1x-I2C | Custom Footprints:1.5_inch_IIC_OLED | U2 |
| 1 | XIAO ESP32C3 | Custom Footprints:xiao_esp32c3_1 | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the Poetry Reader PCB?
It measures 52 × 57 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Poetry Reader use?
8 parts, built around the TS1603-TZ38HBM. 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 Poetry Reader KiCad files?
From the imhwinters/Poetry-Reader repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB And Schematic/_restore_backup_2026-06-03T12-48-45-551/Poetry Reader.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB And Schematic/Poetry Reader.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Poetry Reader design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask imhwinters before reusing the design.