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2 layersVolca trs, the printed circuit board in 3D

Volca trs

pda/midi-trs

TRS MIDI is the future. The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed. This is my attempt to improve that.

Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
2
Nets
3
Pads
9
Tracks, vias
6, 0
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
20 Aug 2022
Updated
28 Sep 2022

Overview

Volca trs is an open-source printed circuit board by pda, from the pda/midi-trs repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board with 2 parts on 3 nets, routed with 6 tracks and 0 vias.

README

README.md

pda / midi-trs

TRS MIDI is the future. The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed. This is my attempt to improve that.

midi-solutions-quadda-thru-trs

Converting MIDI Solutions MultiVoltage Quadra Thru from DIN5 to TRS, with switchable TRS type A/B input, rehoused in painted die-cast aluminium enclosure.

korg-volca-trs-midi

Replacing the MIDI OUT DIN5 jack with TRS type A for Korg Volca Keys/Beats/Bass etc.

Parts

2
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1AudioJack3Library:3.5mm TRS STX-3790-5NJ2
1DIN-5_180degreeLibrary:MIDI DIN5 jack straightJ1

Questions

What parts does the Volca trs use?

2 parts. 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 Volca trs KiCad files?

From the pda/midi-trs repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is korg-volca-trs-midi/volca-trs.kicad_pcb and its schematic korg-volca-trs-midi/volca-trs.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Volca trs design in my own project?

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

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