

Starter
https://www.pgracingteam.pl/
- Size
- 50 × 35 mm
- Copper layers
- 4
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 18
- Nets
- 9
- Pads
- 39
- Tracks, vias
- 16, 55
- Pours
- 12
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 1 Nov 2021
- Updated
- 14 Mar 2026
Overview
Starter is an open-source printed circuit board by patwitt, from the patwitt/PGRacingElectronics repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 50 × 35 mm with 18 parts on 9 nets, routed with 16 tracks and 55 vias.
It is built around the BTS50010-1TAE. Its parts include 2 diodes, 2 connectors, 1 resistor and 1 IC.
Main components
1README
README.mdStructure
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Getting started
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Prerequisites
This is an example of how to list things you need to use the software and how to install them.
- example
sh example install
Installation
- Clone the repo
sh git clone https://github.com/patwitt/PGRacingElectronics.git
How to make changes
If you want to work on any project, follow this steps:
- Fork the Project
- Create your Feature Branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit your Changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - Push to the Branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
GearControl
About gear control
Dashboard
About Dashboard
PDM
About PDM
ETC
About ETC
Parts
18| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.5mm | H1, H3, H4 |
| 1 | 0.22Ohm | Resistor_SMD:R_2512_6332Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | C_VS1 |
| 1 | 10R | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R_GND1 |
| 1 | 10nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | COUT1 |
| 1 | 12V BAT | MountingHole:MountingHole_5.3mm_M5_Pad | J1 |
| 1 | 1R | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R_GND2 |
| 1 | 220nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | CIN1 |
| 1 | 22k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | RIN_PU1 |
| 1 | 22kR | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | RIN_PD1 |
| 1 | BTS50010-1TAE | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-263-7_TabPin4 | U1 |
| 1 | DIODE | Diode_SMD:D_SMC | D2 |
| 1 | D_TVS_ALT | Diode_SMD:D_SMA_Handsoldering | D1 |
| 1 | GND | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | GND |
| 1 | STARTER | MountingHole:MountingHole_5.3mm_M5_Pad | STARTER |
| 1 | STARTER SIGNAL | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | J12 |
Questions
How big is the Starter PCB?
It measures 50 × 35 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Starter use?
18 parts, built around the BTS50010-1TAE. 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 Starter KiCad files?
From the patwitt/PGRacingElectronics repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PDM/PCB/Starter/Starter.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Starter design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask patwitt before reusing the design.
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