MostlyBuildsSpeakerPodLight

MostlyBuilds Speaker Pod Light PCB

Open-source KiCad hardware design files for the Light Pod used in the MostlyBuilds Retro Smart Speaker V2. The board mounts beneath the speaker and creates a downward-facing LED halo.

Contents

• MostlyBuildsSpeakerPodLight.kicad_pro - KiCad project file
• MostlyBuildsSpeakerPodLight.kicad_sch - schematic
• MostlyBuildsSpeakerPodLight.kicad_pcb - PCB layout

V2 Build Video

The V2 build video includes assembly of the speaker and Light Pod.

▶ Watch the V2 build on YouTube

Build Resources

• Order the Light Pod PCB through PCBWay - the board is available through the PCBWay Project Hub.
• Download the speaker's 3D models on MakerWorld - enclosure models for the complete Retro Smart Speaker V2 build.
• Read the V2 build article - build details and the complete current parts list.
• Main Speaker Pod PCB - design files for the controller and audio board that connects to the Light Pod.

Hardware Notes

• The Light Pod connects to the main Speaker Pod PCB and mounts at the bottom of the enclosure.
• Its LEDs illuminate the surface beneath the speaker to create a halo effect.
• Manufacturing note: I used a 1 mm thick PCB instead of the common 1.6 mm thickness. Vertical clearance is tight in the Speaker Pod enclosure, so check your enclosure before ordering.

Opening The Project

Open MostlyBuildsSpeakerPodLight.kicad_pro in KiCad.

These files use KiCad 7 format markers (kicad_sch version 20230121, kicad_pcb version 20221018). Use KiCad 7 or newer unless you intentionally migrate the design.

Manufacturing Outputs

Generated fabrication outputs are not committed here. Plot Gerbers, drill files, and any assembly documentation from KiCad after reviewing the current schematic, PCB layout, design rules, and fabrication requirements.

Disclaimer

This project is provided as-is by a hobbyist. Review the design carefully and use your own judgment before building, modifying, or manufacturing it.

License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License.

See LICENSE for the full license text, or visit:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/