

Dimmer
ESP8266 ESP-03 Lighting Dimmer
- Size
- 60 × 60 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 29
- Nets
- 35
- Pads
- 95
- Tracks, vias
- 165, 15
- Pours
- 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 4
- Created
- 17 Sep 2017
- Updated
- 17 Nov 2017
Overview
Dimmer is an open-source printed circuit board by kiall, from the kiall/esp8266-dimmer repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 60 × 60 mm with 29 parts on 35 nets, routed with 165 tracks and 15 vias.
It is built around the BT136X-600,127 and MOC3021M. Its parts include 11 resistors, 4 connectors, 3 capacitors, 3 ICs and 3 diodes. It belongs with the ESP8266 boards of this library.
Main components
2README
README.mdESP8266 Light Dimmer
KiCad Schematic and PCB Design for a ESP8266 / ESP-03 based light dimmer.
Tested as working - see revision history for more.
Board Images
Front:

Back:

Revision History:
v1.2:
v1.2 is tested as working.
Fixes:
- Fix PSU Ordering - Secondary DC + and - pins swapped.
- U3 pad size corrected
- C3 470uF footprint corrected
- Add 3v3 + GND power inputs for programming without a mains connection
- PCB Layout reworked
Issues Not Yet Fixed:
- More space behind D1 (Triac) would be better, to allow for a larger heatsink.
- 3v3 + GND power inputs for programming without a mains connection should be labeled on the board.
v1.1:
Fixes:
- Fix Traic Pin Ordering
Issues Not Yet Fixed:
- None
References
Parts
29| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10k | Resistors_SMD:R_1206_HandSoldering | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9 |
| 2 | 0.1uF | Capacitors_SMD:C_1206_HandSoldering | C1, C2 |
| 2 | 30k | Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R6, R7 |
| 1 | 1k | Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R8 |
| 1 | 220 | Resistors_SMD:R_1206_HandSoldering | R10 |
| 1 | 330 | Resistors_SMD:R_1206_HandSoldering | R11 |
| 1 | 470uF | Capacitors_SMD:CP_Elec_8x10.5 | C3 |
| 1 | 4N25 | Housings_DIP:SMDIP-6_W9.53mm | U3 |
| 1 | 5A | kiall:Fuse_Holder_5x20mm_P15mm | F1 |
| 1 | AC IN | kiall:RS_Pro_10mm_Pitch_3_Way_PCB_Terminal_Block | J2 |
| 1 | BT136X-600 | TO_SOT_Packages_THT:TO-220-3_Vertical | D1 |
| 1 | DF04M-E3/45 | kiall:DF-M | D2 |
| 1 | ESP-03 | ESP8266:ESP-03 | U1 |
| 1 | FTDI | Socket_Strips:Socket_Strip_Straight_1x06_Pitch2.54mm | J1 |
| 1 | LED | LEDs:LED_D4.0mm | D3 |
| 1 | Load Out | kiall:RS_Pro_10mm_Pitch_3_Way_PCB_Terminal_Block | J3 |
| 1 | MOC3021M | Housings_DIP:DIP-6_W7.62mm_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | Myrra_47121 | kiall:Transformer_Myrra_47000_1P_1S | T1 |
| 1 | PWRIN | Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J5 |
| 1 | Prog | Buttons_Switches_THT:SW_PUSH_6mm | SW2 |
| 1 | Reset | Buttons_Switches_THT:SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | S8550 PNP | TO_SOT_Packages_THT:TO-92_Inline_Narrow_Oval | Q1 |
Questions
How big is the Dimmer PCB?
It measures 60 × 60 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Dimmer use?
29 parts, built around the BT136X-600,127 and MOC3021M. 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 Dimmer KiCad files?
From the kiall/esp8266-dimmer repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is kicad/dimmer.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Dimmer design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask kiall before reusing the design.
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