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2 layers35.3 × 39.1 mmPcb wrkbk brd1, the printed circuit board in 3D

This project is a KiCad-designed circuit board centered around the 555 timer IC, which serves as a versatile timer and oscillator.

Size
35.3 × 39.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
41
Nets
34
Pads
126
Tracks, vias
216, 35
Pours
3
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
15 Aug 2024
Updated
1 Sep 2024

Overview

Pcb wrkbk brd1 is an open-source printed circuit board by mohd-hani, from the mohd-hani/555-Timer-Project repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 35.3 × 39.1 mm with 41 parts on 34 nets, routed with 216 tracks and 35 vias.

It is built around the SA555DR-MS, SN74ALVC14NSR and 0.1UF 50V 5*11. Its parts include 12 resistors, 10 capacitors, 8 diodes, 4 ICs and 3 connectors.

Main components

3

README

README.md

555 Timer Board Project

Project Overview

This project is a KiCad-designed circuit board centered around the 555 timer IC, which serves as a versatile timer and oscillator. The board is powered by a 5V power supply and can be fed through either a USB C connector or a voltage source connected to the Vin pin. The design allows for manual switching between these two power inputs.

Features

  • Power Supply:

    • Input voltage: 5V.
    • Power input via USB C connector or Vin pin.
    • Manual switch to select between USB C and Vin pin for power source.
  • 555 Timer:

    • Operates at approximately 50% duty cycle.
    • Generates a 1 kHz frequency.
    • Drives 4 LEDs with varying brightness.
  • Hex Inverter IC:

    • Connected to the 555 timer output.
    • Drives 3 additional LEDs using the inverted output from the 555 timer.
  • Test Points:

    • Testpoint 1: Connected to the inverted 3.3V output.
    • Testpoint 2: Connected to the inverted ground.
    • Testpoint 3: Connected to the inverted 555 timer output.
    • A voltmeter can be connected to these test points to measure the voltage levels.

Circuit Schematic

Circuit Schematc

PCB Layout

PCB Layout

Usage

To use the board:

  1. Power Connection:

    • Choose between powering the board via USB C or the Vin pin.
    • Use the onboard pins to select the desired power source.
  2. LED Display:

    • Observe the 4 LEDs driven by the 555 timer. The brightness of each LED varies according to the connected resistance.
    • The 3 LEDs connected to the hex inverter IC display the inverted 555 timer output.
  3. Testing:

    • Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage at the designated test points (Testpoint 1, Testpoint 2, and Testpoint 3) for further analysis.

Parts

41
QtyValueFootprintReferences
7LED_0805_2012m_RedRemal_KiCadLib:LED_0805_2012m_RedLED1, LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5, LED6, LED7
450Remal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR6, R7, R8, R9
30.1uF/10VRemal_KiCadLib:C_0805_2012mC1, C5, C6
322uF/10VRemal_KiCadLib:C_0805_2012mC7, C8, C9
24.7kRemal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR1, R2
24.7uF/16VRemal_KiCadLib:C_0805_2012mC3, C4
25.1kRemal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR10, R11
10.01uF/10VRemal_KiCadLib:C_0805_2012mC2
10.1uF/50VRemal_KiCadLib:C_0805_2012mC10
110kRemal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR3
11MRemal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR12
11kRemal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR4
1300Remal_KiCadLib:R_0805_2012mR5
1ConnF_01x05Remal_KiCadLib:PinSocket_1x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1ConnM_01x03Remal_KiCadLib:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3
1D_Schottky_SMA_40V_2A_SS24Remal_KiCadLib:D_SMAD1
1Fuse_16V_3ARemal_KiCadLib:Fuse_1210_3225mF1
1LDO_3V3_2A_AIC1221-33GY3TRRemal_KiCadLib:SOT-223U2
1LDO_5V_78D05AAL-TN3-RRemal_KiCadLib:TO-252-2U4
1LOGOfp_meowlibrary:black_catG***
1LOGOLOGOG***
1SA555DRfp_meowlibrary:SOIC127P599X175-8NU1
1SN74ALVC14NSRfp_meowlibrary:SOP127P780X200-14NU3
1USB_C_16Pin_C167321Remal_KiCadLib:USB_C_16Pin_C167321J2

The 40 most common of 41 parts.

Questions

How big is the Pcb wrkbk brd1 PCB?

It measures 35.3 × 39.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Pcb wrkbk brd1 use?

41 parts, built around the SA555DR-MS, SN74ALVC14NSR and 0.1UF 50V 5*11. 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 Pcb wrkbk brd1 KiCad files?

From the mohd-hani/555-Timer-Project repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb_wrkbk_brd1.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb_wrkbk_brd1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Pcb wrkbk brd1 design in my own project?

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

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