2 layers241.3 × 111.2 mm
BrainPower
Jamesits/BrainPower
PCI express x1 (full-height, half-length) socket to 12V DC adapter with specific MikroTik router mounting holes
8 parts12
2 layers150 × 111.3 mm
BrainPower
Jamesits/BrainPower12PCI express x1 (full-height, half-length) socket to 12V DC adapter with specific MikroTik router mounting holes
- Size
- 150 × 111.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 11
- Nets
- 2
- Pads
- 52
- Tracks, vias
- 47, 0
- Pours
- 9
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 14 Oct 2019
- Updated
- 15 Feb 2020
Overview
BrainPower is an open-source printed circuit board by Jamesits, from the Jamesits/BrainPower repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 150 × 111.3 mm with 11 parts on 2 nets, routed with 47 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 3 connectors and 2 resistors. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.
README
README.mdBrainPower
PCI express x1 (full-height, half-length) socket to 12V DC adapter with specific MikroTik router mounting holes.
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BrainPower adds true hardware-level NFV functionality for your servers private cloud, making it more suitable for IoT, edge computing, fog computing and branch office deployment.
BrainPower brings the only hardware-level network redundancy option on the market for single server deployment economic hyperconverged solution as long as your enclosure is large enough.
BrainPower integrates with your current and future OOB management systems and allows next-generation SD-WAN based management network.
BrainPower enables seamless transition of your legacy network architecture into a more modern, hybrid cloud architecture, bringing new possibilities for the smallest number of enclosures.
Rendered Graphics
Note: this is a rendered version of BrainPower v0.3 and is subject to change. It does not represent the final product.
For actual photos, see:
Compatibility
DC powering options
- 5.5*2.1mm Barrel Jack (compatible with the most common unbranded ones like this)
- PHOENIX CONTACT MCV 1,5_2-G-5.08 (intended for wire soldering)
Mounting hole compatibility
It is compatible with the following MikroTik routers:
RB750 Series
- RB750r1/r2/Gr2/Gr3
- RB760iGS
- hAP lite
- hAP AC lite
- hAP AC²
RB450 Series
- RB450x2
- RB450Gx2
- RB450Gx4
- RB850Gx2
Production Guide
Ordering
For stable or testing releases, you can go to releases to download an gerber files archive. Most PCB manufacture sites accept this format.
For development version, you can use the open-source KiCAD to open the project file located in the BrainPower sub-folder and plot the gerber files.
Notes when ordering PCB
- PCB thickness: 1.6mm
- 45° chamfered border for gold fingers
Assembling
Mounting holes for the router are ⌀3.7mm holes, you can use M3 hexagonal column and screws. Mount the router on the B side of the PCB (the side with the "KICK" characters) to comply with PCI express standard; mounting backwards also works with some caveats (reads: we never tested it).
PCI express I/O Bracket
The PCI express I/O bracket mounting holes are of the same size and position as in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-9, PCI Express® Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 2.0. You can use the brackets from common SAS cards (e.g. LSI SAS9217-8i).
Acknowledgement
The PCI express board shape is from x1 Desktop / Server Rec. Length Card and converted with altium2kicad. Shapes and characters are converted using svg2shenzhen.
The board's name and the fonts came from NOMA - Brain Power by Martin.
The following people provided assistance and help during the making of this product:
Parts
11| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_ISO14580_Pad | MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_ISO14580_Pad | MH1, MH2, MH3 |
| 1 | BarrelJack_Horizontal | Connector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Golden finger, PCIeX1, Dual, Opposite, Pitch 1mm, 36-Position | PCIeX1-GF-2D-1000-1K-O36 | P1 |
| 1 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_2-G-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Vertical | Connector_Phoenix_MC_HighVoltage:PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_2-G-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | RB450Gx4 | Footprints:RB450Gx4 | R2 |
| 1 | RB750Gr3 | Footprints:RB750Gr3 | R1 |
| 1 | Val** | SVGs:KICK | Ref** |
| 1 | Val** | SVGs:SNARE | Ref** |
| 1 | Val** | SVGs:BRAIN POWER | Ref** |
Questions
How big is the BrainPower PCB?
It measures 150 × 111.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the BrainPower use?
11 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 BrainPower KiCad files?
From the Jamesits/BrainPower repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is BrainPower/BrainPower.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the BrainPower design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Jamesits before reusing the design.
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