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2 layers61.1 × 50.9 mmLightController, the printed circuit board in 3D

The LightController is a versatile device designed to provide remote control for up to three dimmer units. This README provides a brief overview of the project's status and its available resources.

Size
61.1 × 50.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
24
Nets
32
Pads
103
Tracks, vias
257, 7
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
22 Oct 2023
Updated
22 Oct 2023

Overview

LightController is an open-source printed circuit board by Pablo-Ortiz-Lopez, from the Pablo-Ortiz-Lopez/LightController repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 61.1 × 50.9 mm with 24 parts on 32 nets, routed with 257 tracks and 7 vias.

It is built around the ATMEGA328P-AU. Its parts include 10 resistors, 4 capacitors, 4 connectors, 3 switches and 2 ICs. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

Readme.md

LightController

The LightController is a versatile device designed to provide remote control for up to three dimmer units. This README provides a brief overview of the project's status and its available resources.

Project Status

Work In Progress (WIP)

The LightController project is currently a work in progress. As such, I am actively developing and refining its features, firmware, and hardware components. While the project is in its early stages, I recommend patience until a stable working prototype is achieved.

Features

The LightController aims to offer the following features once it reaches a stable state:

  • Remote Dimmer Control: Control up to three dimmer units remotely, allowing you to adjust the lighting in your space effortlessly.

Resources

To support the development and utilization of the LightController, I provide the following resources:

  • Firmware: The firmware for the LightController is available as a PlatformIO project. This firmware will enable the remote control of dimmer units once it is fully developed.

  • Electronics: The electronic design of the LightController can be found in the KiCad project files. These files enable you to understand and customize the hardware aspects of the device to fit your specific needs.

Getting Involved

I welcome contributors who are interested in helping me refine and complete the LightController project. If you have ideas, suggestions, or code improvements, please feel free to contribute. Together, we can make this project a valuable addition to the world of remote lighting control.

Parts

24
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1010KResistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10
3RotaryEncoder_SwitchAA_Footprints:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mmSW1, SW2, SW3
222pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC3, C4
1100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolderC2
110uFCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_6.3x4.9C1
116MHzCrystal:Crystal_HC49-4H_VerticalY1
15V07 TransformerAA_Footprints:5V07U2
1ACAA_Footprints:Terminal_KF128-2PJ2
1ATMEGA328P-AUAA_Footprints:Atmega328p-TQFPU1
1ICSPConnector_JST:JST_PH_B6B-PH-K_1x06_P2.00mm_VerticalJ4
1RF_TXAA_Footprints:RF ASK EmitterJ1
1SERIALConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3

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Questions

How big is the LightController PCB?

It measures 61.1 × 50.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the LightController use?

24 parts, built around the ATMEGA328P-AU. 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 LightController KiCad files?

From the Pablo-Ortiz-Lopez/LightController repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is electronics/LightController.kicad_pcb and its schematic electronics/LightController.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the LightController design in my own project?

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