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2 layers80 × 60 mm555 Emulation, the printed circuit board in 3D

An open source emulator for the 555 timer. On a single PCB, it allows probing of comparators, flip-flops, and more! A great way to learn about the basics of microchips using discrete components.

Size
80 × 60 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
44
Nets
31
Pads
138
Tracks, vias
266, 36
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
28 Mar 2022
Updated
28 Mar 2022

Overview

555 Emulation is an open-source printed circuit board by ItBeNiro, from the ItBeNiro/555Emulator repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 80 × 60 mm with 44 parts on 31 nets, routed with 266 tracks and 36 vias.

Its parts include 21 transistors, 17 resistors, 2 capacitors, 2 diodes and 2 connectors.

README

README.md

555Emulator

An open source emulator for the 555 timer. On a single PCB, it allows probing of comparators, flip-flops, and more! A great way to learn about the basics of microchips using discrete components.

Parts

44
QtyValueFootprintReferences
11Q_NPN_BCEFootprints:SOT-23-BCEQ3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q12, Q13, Q14, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q19
75kResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolderR6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R13, R15
7Q_PNP_CEBFootprints:SOT-23-CEBQ8, Q9, Q10, Q11, Q18, Q20, Q21
31kResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolderR11, R12, R14
35kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1, R2, R3
3Q_PNP_BCEFootprints:SOT-23-BCEQ1, Q2, Q7
210kResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolderR4, R5
2160Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR16, R17
2Screw_Terminal_01x04Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1-4, J5-8
1100ufCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC1
110nfCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolderC2
1Green LEDPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23D1
1Red LEDResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderD2

Questions

How big is the 555 Emulation PCB?

It measures 80 × 60 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the 555 Emulation use?

44 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 555 Emulation KiCad files?

From the ItBeNiro/555Emulator repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is 555_Emulation.kicad_pcb and its schematic 555_Emulation.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the 555 Emulation design in my own project?

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

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