2 layers
2 layers20.6 × 6.9 mm
LEDThrowie
mcqn/my-first-pcb11Course notes for a beginners PCB design workshop
- Size
- 20.6 × 6.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 3
- Pads
- 8
- Tracks, vias
- 12, 4
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 11 May 2019
- Updated
- 8 Dec 2021
Overview
LEDThrowie is an open-source printed circuit board by mcqn, from the mcqn/my-first-pcb repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 20.6 × 6.9 mm with 7 parts on 3 nets, routed with 12 tracks and 4 vias.
It is built around the CR2032. Its parts include 1 resistor and 1 diode.
Main components
1README
README.mdMy First PCB
So you've been building up circuits on a breadboard for a while now, and maybe soldering some of them onto stripboard, but want to make them look nicer and be quicker and easier to solder? You need to design your own printed circuit boards!
It's easier than you think.
Start off by running through the basics in Designing my first #BadgeLife and then choose your own route through the remaining tutorials based on what you're looking to build.
Agenda
- 10am Welcome
- 10:30am Work through the basics of designing a simple PCB and preparing the files to send off to manufacture
- 12:30pm Lunch Break
- 1:30pm Free-form exploring one of the other lessons
- 3:30pm Wrap up
Lessons
- Designing my first #BadgeLife. The basics, from breadboard to ordering PCBs. DO THIS ONE FIRST
- Adding Artwork. Every board deserves a logo!
- Making Footprints or "I want to use a part that isn't in the library!"
- Now Available In 3D. Making 3D models of your board (and creating 3D models for parts without them)
Finding Out More
We've also written some notes on other things to consider, such as how to share your design, thoughts on supply chains and other considerations, in ResponsibleElectronics.
Some Inspiration
Some links to the awesome PCB art that others have made:
- TwinkleTwinkle, for example: his PCB sphinx or Arc Badge
- Boldport use different software (that they wrote themselves) for their PCB designs, but are definitely redefining what's possible with PCBs. Such as this interesting 3D stacked design or Monarch Butterfly
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 560 | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | CR2032 | Battery:BatteryHolder_Keystone_1060_1x2032 | BT1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D1 |
The 3 most common of 7 parts.
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Questions
How big is the LEDThrowie PCB?
It measures 20.6 × 6.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the LEDThrowie use?
7 parts, built around the CR2032. 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 LEDThrowie KiCad files?
From the mcqn/my-first-pcb repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is DesigningMyFirstBadgeLife/LEDThrowie/LEDThrowie.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the LEDThrowie design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask mcqn before reusing the design.