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2 layers65 × 30 mmAuroraObservationUnit PCB, the printed circuit board in 3D

AuroraObservationUnit PCB

inceptionev/AuroraObservationUnit-PCB

PCB implementation of MIT group's aurora observation unit

Size
65 × 30 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
24
Nets
54
Pads
109
Tracks, vias
216, 25
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
9 Oct 2024
Updated
22 Feb 2025

Overview

AuroraObservationUnit PCB is an open-source printed circuit board by inceptionev, from the inceptionev/AuroraObservationUnit-PCB repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 65 × 30 mm with 24 parts on 54 nets, routed with 216 tracks and 25 vias.

It is built around the STN4NF03L. Its parts include 9 resistors, 8 connectors, 3 capacitors and 1 transistor.

Main components

1

Parts

24
QtyValueFootprintReferences
44k7Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR2, R4, R5, R8
30Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR3, R6, R7
30.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC4, C5, C6
210kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR1, R2
2Conn_01x04_FemaleConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ4, J5
2Conn_01x07_FemaleConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x07_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1, J2
2Screw_Terminal_01x04footprints:1725672J7, J8
1Conn_01x09_Femalefootprints:282834-9J6
1Raspberry_Pi_2_3Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_2x20_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3
1STN4NF03LPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2Q1

The 21 most common of 24 parts.

Questions

How big is the AuroraObservationUnit PCB PCB?

It measures 65 × 30 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the AuroraObservationUnit PCB use?

24 parts, built around the STN4NF03L. 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 AuroraObservationUnit PCB KiCad files?

From the inceptionev/AuroraObservationUnit-PCB repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is AuroraObservationUnit-PCB.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the AuroraObservationUnit PCB design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask inceptionev before reusing the design.

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