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2 layers40.8 × 13.8 mmPower Board, the printed circuit board in 3D

A fully custom table tennis serving robot designed for serve-receive practice. Features dual-axis spin control (pitch and yaw), a printed spindexer, and a Bluetooth mobile app for wireless control.

Size
40.8 × 13.8 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
19
Nets
10
Pads
46
Tracks, vias
59, 7
Pours
6
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
9 Jan 2026
Updated
30 May 2026

Overview

Power Board is an open-source printed circuit board by jacksterb1234, from the jacksterb1234/Ping_Pong_Machine repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 40.8 × 13.8 mm with 19 parts on 10 nets, routed with 59 tracks and 7 vias.

Its parts include 8 capacitors, 4 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 connectors and 2 inductors.

README

README.md

Ping Pong Machine — Table Tennis Serving Robot

A fully custom table tennis serving robot designed for serve-receive practice. Features dual-axis spin control (pitch and yaw), a printed spindexer, and a Bluetooth mobile app for wireless control. Powered entirely from a single USB-C connection.

Features

  • Dual-axis spin control — independent pitch and yaw adjustment for realistic serve variation
  • Printed spindexer — feeds and spins balls for consistent delivery
  • Bluetooth control via a custom mobile app (Expo/React Native) for easy wireless operation
  • USB-C powered — single cable for full system power
  • Modular electronics design:
    • USB-C PD power negotiation board
    • Motor and microcontroller breakout board
    • Buck voltage regulation board
  • Designed and fabricated with JLCPCB for PCB production

Repository Structure

text
Ping_Pong_Machine/
├── Kicad/               # KiCad PCB projects (power, motor breakout, buck reg)
├── Code/                # Microcontroller firmware and Bluetooth app code
├── CAD/                 # 3D-printable parts (spindexer, frame, wheels)
├── Sims/                # Simulations for board fit and assembly
└── ul_PTPS543021DRLR/   # Custom KiCad footprint

Electronics

BoardFunction
USB-C PD boardNegotiates input voltage from USB-C PD source
Motor breakoutDrives launch and spin motors
MCU breakoutHosts microcontroller and Bluetooth module
Buck regulatorSteps down voltage for logic-level components

Mobile App

Controlled via a custom React Native (Expo) app that connects over Bluetooth. The app allows users to adjust spin type, speed, and frequency from their phone—no physical controls on the machine required.

Tools Used

  • KiCad — PCB schematic and layout
  • JLCPCB — PCB fabrication and SMT assembly
  • Fusion360 / SolidWorks — Mechanical CAD (frame and launcher)
  • Expo (React Native) — Mobile app development

Author

Jackson Barber — github.com/jacksterb1234

Parts

19
QtyValueFootprintReferences
3100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC2, C3, C6
2100kΩResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR4, R7
2PTPS543021DRLRfootprints:DRL0006A-MFGU1, U2
1100pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC8
110uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1
122kΩResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR5
122uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC7
14.7uHInductor_SMD:L_TDK_VLS6045EX_VLS6045AFL2
147uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC4
15.1kΩResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR8
16.8uHInductor_SMD:L_TDK_VLS6045EX_VLS6045AFL1
168pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC5
1Conn_01x04_PinConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1LOGOLOGOG***
1Screw_Terminal_01x02TerminalBlock_RND:TerminalBlock_RND_205-00045_1x02_P5.00mm_HorizontalJ2

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Questions

How big is the Power Board PCB?

It measures 40.8 × 13.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Power Board use?

19 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 Power Board KiCad files?

From the jacksterb1234/Ping_Pong_Machine repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Kicad/Power_Board/Power_Board.kicad_pcb and its schematic Kicad/Kicad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Power Board design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask jacksterb1234 before reusing the design.