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2 layers55.5 × 30 mmMaxxfan ethernet controller, the printed circuit board in 3D

Maxxfan ethernet controller

Pekaway/maxx-rj45-controller5

i2c expansion board to control the MaxxFan via rj45 port.

Size
55.5 × 30 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
33
Nets
45
Pads
111
Tracks, vias
243, 35
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
15 Mar 2024
Updated
15 Mar 2024

Overview

Maxxfan ethernet controller is an open-source printed circuit board by Pekaway, from the Pekaway/maxx-rj45-controller repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 55.5 × 30 mm with 33 parts on 45 nets, routed with 243 tracks and 35 vias.

It is built around the MMBT3904. Its parts include 16 resistors, 5 transistors, 3 connectors, 1 capacitor and 1 IC. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

maxx-rj45-controller

i2c expansion board to control the MaxxFan via rj45 port. Its based on the work from Zef Houssney. https://zef.studio/projects/maxxfan/

The circuit board is in production and will be tested soon. It will then be integrated into the VAN PI OS. https://github.com/Pekaway/VAN_PI

Parts

33
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1110kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R10, R14, R15, R16
51kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR7, R8, R11, R12, R13
5MMBT3904Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5
4MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
3Jumper_2_OpenJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mmJP1, JP2, JP3
2Conn_01x04Connector_JST:JST_PH_S4B-PH-K_1x04_P2.00mm_HorizontalJ1, J3
10.1uCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1
1MCP23017-E_SOgreencharge-footprints:SOIC-28_W7.5mmU1
1RJ45_LEDgreencharge-footprints:RJ45B*1*1J2

Questions

How big is the Maxxfan ethernet controller PCB?

It measures 55.5 × 30 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Maxxfan ethernet controller use?

33 parts, built around the MMBT3904. 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 Maxxfan ethernet controller KiCad files?

From the Pekaway/maxx-rj45-controller repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is src/Maxxfan_ethernet_controller.kicad_pcb and its schematic src/Maxxfan_ethernet_controller.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Maxxfan ethernet controller design in my own project?

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

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