2 layers28 × 17 mm Elpixel, the printed circuit board in 3D

Elpixel

Size: 28 × 17 mm
Copper layers: 2
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Parts: 5
Nets: 10
Pads: 21
Tracks, vias: 15, 2
Pours: 2
Routed: Yes
KiCad: KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created: 11 Apr 2022
Updated: 20 Aug 2024

Overview

Elpixel is an open-source printed circuit board by PeterMitrano, from the PeterMitrano/elpixel repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 28 × 17 mm with 5 parts on 10 nets, routed with 15 tracks and 2 vias.

It is built around the WS2811 and BC857.

Main components

Parts

Qty	Value	Footprint	References
2	Conn_01x04	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical	IN, OUT
1	BC857	Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23	T
1	Conn_01x02	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical	EL OUT
1	WS2811	Package_SO:SOP-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm	WS

Questions

How big is the Elpixel PCB?

It measures 28 × 17 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Elpixel use?

5 parts, built around the WS2811 and BC857. 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 Elpixel KiCad files?

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

Can I use the Elpixel design in my own project?

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

Project files

Show this board on your page

A live frame, for any web page

<iframe src="https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/petermitrano-elpixel" title="Elpixel in PCBKit" width="100%" height="480" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" allow="fullscreen" loading="lazy"></iframe>

A picture

<img src="https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/petermitrano-elpixel.jpg" alt="Elpixel" width="1200" height="900">

A picture that opens the board, for a README

[![Elpixel](https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/petermitrano-elpixel.jpg?size=s)](https://pcbkit.io/boards/petermitrano-elpixel)

Source

Repository: PeterMitrano/elpixel
Board file: elpixel.kicad_pcb
Commit: bdb5c71
Licence: Not stated

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