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2 layers110.5 × 108.2 mmDexy, the printed circuit board in 3D

DX7-inspired FM synthesis on a Pi Pico

Size
110.5 × 108.2 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
78
Nets
61
Pads
261
Tracks, vias
427, 13
Pours
8
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
23 Jul 2023
Updated
5 Sep 2025

Overview

Dexy is an open-source printed circuit board by Len42, from the Len42/Dexy repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 110.5 × 108.2 mm with 78 parts on 61 nets, routed with 427 tracks and 13 vias.

It is built around the MCP4821-E/P. Its parts include 22 resistors, 19 capacitors, 10 connectors, 7 diodes and 3 ICs.

Main components

1

README

hardware/README.md

Dexy Hardware

Dexy is a digital FM voice module based on an RP2040 microcontroller.

See here for more info.

Parts

78
QtyValueFootprintReferences
8100K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1, R2, R6, R7, R8, R9, R12, R13
8100N-lmp-misc:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mmC9, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19
61N5711Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
5WQP-PJ398-lmp-synth:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ1, J2, J3, J4, J5
4150P-lmp-misc:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mmC1, C2, C3, C4
447K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR16, R17, R18, R19
4MountingHole_M3-lmp-holes:MountingHole_PCB_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
310U-lmp-misc:CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mmC10, C11, C12
333K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR10, R11, R15
2100K-lmp-synth:Potentiometer_SongHuei_Single_VerticalRV2, RV3
2330P-lmp-misc:C_Rect_L7.2mm_W4.5mm_P5.00mmC5, C6
251K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR14, R20
2Jumper_Pins_3_Bridged12-lmp-misc:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_VerticalJP1, JP2
2LOGO-lmp-misc:Logo_OSHWG3, G4
2LOGO-lmp-misc:Logo_CC_BYG1, G2
2TL074Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mmU1, U2
1100K-lmp-synth:Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_VerticalRV1
1120K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR4
11M-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR22
11N4001Diode_THT:D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_HorizontalD7
1200K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR21
12U2-lmp-misc:CP_Radial_L7.0mm_D4.0mm_P2.50mm_HorizC8
1499K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR3
15P6-lmp-misc:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mmC7
182K-lmp-misc:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR5
1Conn_Eurorack_16-lmp-synth:IDC-Header-Eurorack-16-THJ6
1Controls_LeftConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x15_P2.54mm_VerticalJ7
1Controls_RightConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ9
1KB2040Adafruit:KB2040A1
1MCP4821Package_DIP:DIP-8_W7.62mmU3
1Main_LeftConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ10
1Main_RightConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x15_P2.54mm_VerticalJ8
1OLED_128x32Adafruit:OLED_128x32_0.91in_NoHolesA2
1PEC11R-4x20x-S00xx-lmp-synth:Encoder_Bourns_PEC11R_SwitchSW1
1USB C Adapter 90deg-lmp-connector:USB-C-Adapter-90-OutlineA4

Questions

How big is the Dexy PCB?

It measures 110.5 × 108.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Dexy use?

78 parts, built around the MCP4821-E/P. 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 Dexy KiCad files?

From the Len42/Dexy repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hardware/Dexy.kicad_pcb and its schematic hardware/Dexy.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Dexy design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Len42 before reusing the design.

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