2 layers37 × 19 mm
Passive rpi hub75-adapter
hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix
Controlling up to three chains of 64x64, 32x32, 16x32 or similar RGB LED displays using Raspberry Pi GPIO
2 parts4.4kGPL-2.0
2 layers21.6 × 13 mm
Bec adapter
picafe/bec-adapterA friend gave me some spare MatekSys Micro BEC Modules which I thought were handy to have due to their small package.
- Size
- 21.6 × 13 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 2
- Nets
- 4
- Pads
- 8
- Tracks, vias
- 12, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 10 Aug 2025
- Updated
- 10 Aug 2025
Overview
Bec adapter is an open-source printed circuit board by picafe, from the picafe/bec-adapter repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 21.6 × 13 mm with 2 parts on 4 nets, routed with 12 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.
README
README.mdA friend gave me some spare MatekSys Micro BEC Modules which I thought were handy to have due to their small package.
However, with the only connection method being the castellated edges, I wasn't able to solder wires or connectors to it easily.
The product images were also slightly misleading as they use a HASL finish rather then ENIG. This is just a basic breakout PCB that can be used to attach wires or even a 2.54mm XH JST to the board.
I recommend ordering from OSHPark (as I did) as you can get 3 high-quality PCBs shipped internationally for $2.14 USD. It is cheaper than ordering though JLCPCB/PCBWay.
Images:
Parts
2| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | ~ | custom:mateksys micro bec | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Bec adapter PCB?
It measures 21.6 × 13 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Bec adapter 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 Bec adapter KiCad files?
From the picafe/bec-adapter repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is bec_adapter.kicad_pcb and its schematic bec_adapter.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Bec adapter design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).
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