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4 layers278 × 116.1 mmClock, the printed circuit board in 3D

6 digit- 7 segment display clock

Size
278 × 116.1 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
94
Nets
137
Pads
394
Tracks, vias
1,061, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
2 Jun 2026
Updated
13 Jun 2026

Overview

Clock is an open-source printed circuit board by MythicalJayden07, from the MythicalJayden07/Clock repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 278 × 116.1 mm with 94 parts on 137 nets, routed with 1,061 tracks and 0 vias.

It is built around the ATMEGA328P-PU, TPIC6B595N and L7805, with the SA18-11EWA and SA08-11GWA among its other parts. Its parts include 53 resistors, 15 capacitors, 8 ICs, 5 diodes and 4 connectors. It belongs with the lEDs and displays boards and the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

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README

README.md

6-Digit 7-Segment Display Clock

This is a custom digital clock featuring a 6-digit 7-segment display packed into a clean, rectangular desktop case. I designed this to blend custom 3D-printed mechanics with a sleek, premium look by keeping the messy electronics hidden and using a real glass front panel.

The Inspiration

I’ve always loved the raw, industrial look of 7-segment displays, but most DIY clocks you see online either look like a total rat's nest of bare wires or they’re stuck inside chunky 3D-printed plastic boxes that just feel a bit cheap. I wanted to make something that actually looks like a premium desktop piece you'd buy at a store, while keeping that precise, retro-tech HH: MM :SS readout. The goal was to have a pristine glass front with zero visible screws or clunky printed bezels, but still have quick, toolless access to the PCB whenever I want to mess with the hardware.

PCB Schematic

The brain of the clock. The schematic handles the multiplexing for the 6-digit display, power management, and the ATmega328P microcontroller layout to ensure clean signal lines without ghosting on the digits. Screenshot 2026-06-02 140145

PCB Layout

A custom, compact board designed to slide perfectly into the case alignment channels. Component placement was adjusted so it sits perfectly behind the front glass face. Screenshot 2026-06-02 140114 Screenshot 2026-06-02 140105 Screenshot 2026-06-02 140057

CAD Enclosure Design

The rectangular housing featuring the integrated top hinge and embedded slots for the neodymium magnets. This makes the door snap shut tight!! Screenshot 2026-06-02 140409 Screenshot 2026-06-02 140358 Screenshot 2026-06-02 140341 Screenshot 2026-06-02 140332

Bill of Materials (BOM)

ClockBOM.csv

ReferenceQtyValueFootprint / DetailsPart Link
U11ATmega328P-PPackage_DIP:DIP-28_W7.62mm MicrocontrollerBuy Link
U2 - U76TPIC6B595Package_DIP:DIP-20_W7.62mm Power Shift RegisterBuy Link
U81L7805Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_Vertical RegulatorBuy Link
DS1 - DS44SA18-11EWA1.8" Kingbright Red 7-Segment DisplayBuy Link
DS5, DS62SA08-11GWA0.8" Kingbright Green 7-Segment DisplayBuy Link
D111N5401Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_Horizontal RectifierBuy Link
Q112N3904Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline NPN TransistorBuy Link
F112AFuse:Fuse_Bourns_MF-RG300 Resettable PTCBuy Link
Y1116MhzCrystal:Crystal_HC49-U_Vertical OscillatorBuy Link
C11470ufCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm 25V ElectrolyticBuy Link
C31100ufCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm 25V ElectrolyticBuy Link
C2, C4-C12, C1511100nCapacitor_THT:C_Disc 0.1uF Ceramic DiscBuy Link
C13, C14222pfCapacitor_THT:C_Disc 22pF Ceramic DiscBuy Link
D2 - D54LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mm Red Status IndicatorBuy Link
R1-R7, R9-R15, R17-R23, R26-R3228390RResistor_THT:R_Axial 1/4W Carbon Film(https://robu.in/?s=390+ohm+quarter+watt+resistor&post_type=product)
R8, R16, R24, R33, R35-R5020620RResistor_THT:R_Axial 1/4W Carbon Film(https://robu.in/?s=620+ohm+quarter+watt+resistor&post_type=product)
R51, R5521kResistor_THT:R_Axial 1/4W Carbon Film(https://robu.in/?s=1k+ohm+quarter+watt+resistor&post_type=product)
R521270RResistor_THT:R_Axial 1/4W Carbon Film(https://robu.in/?s=270+ohm+quarter+watt+resistor&post_type=product)
R53, R54210kResistor_THT:R_Axial 1/4W Carbon Film(https://robu.in/?s=10k+ohm+quarter+watt+resistor&post_type=product)
J1, J42Male Pins2.54mm Breakaway Vertical Headers[Buy Link](https://www.digikey.in/en/products/detail/amphenol-cs-fci/68000-402HLF/1493940?s=N4IgTCBcDaIGwA4AMKC0AWJYASAZAYiALoC%2BQA and https://www.digikey.in/en/products/detail/amphenol-cs-fci/68000-406HLF/1878471?s=N4IgTCBcDaIGwA4AMKC0AWJcASAZAYiALoC%2BQA )
J2, J32Sockets2.54mm Vertical Female Pin Sockets[Buy Link](https://www.digikey.in/en/products/detail/3m/929974-01-04-RK/1094257 and https://www.digikey.in/en/products/detail/3m/929974-01-06-RK/1094259)
Case Hardware6MagnetsN52 Neodymium Disc Magnets (3mm x 2mm)Buy Link
Case Hardware1Glass SheetCustom cut clear front panel window (2mm)
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Parts

94
QtyValueFootprintReferences
28390RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR1, R2, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R26 +12
20620RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR16, R24, R33, R35, R36, R37, R38, R39, R40, R41, R42, R43, R44, R45, R46, R47 +4
11100nCapacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mmC2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C15
6TPIC6B595Package_DIP:DIP-20_W7.62mmU2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7
4LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mmD2, D3, D4, D5
4SA18-11EWASa18:My_Big_SA18_DisplayDS1, DS2, DS3, DS4
210kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR53, R54
21kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR51, R55
222pfCapacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mmC13, C14
2SA08-11GWAClock parts:My_Custom_SA08_DisplayDS5, DS6
1100ufCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mmC3
116MhzCrystal:Crystal_HC49-U_VerticalY1
11N5401Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_HorizontalD1
1270RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR52
12AFuse:Fuse_Bourns_MF-RG300F1
12N3904Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_InlineQ1
1470ufCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mmC1
1ATmega328P-PPackage_DIP:DIP-28_W7.62mmU1
1Conn_01x02Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1Conn_01x04_SocketConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1Conn_01x06_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ4
1Conn_01x06_SocketConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3
1L7805Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_VerticalU8

Questions

How big is the Clock PCB?

It measures 278 × 116.1 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Clock use?

94 parts, built around the ATMEGA328P-PU, TPIC6B595N, L7805 and SA18-11EWA. 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 Clock KiCad files?

From the MythicalJayden07/Clock repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/Clock.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/Clock.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Clock design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask MythicalJayden07 before reusing the design.

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