2 layers288.8 × 160.1 mm
GRAM SLIM
GRAMCTRL/GRAM-SLIM
Open source low-profile leverless design with an integrated RP2040.
64 parts24GPL-3.0
2 layers38.1 × 49.2 mm
OpenRectangleTemplate
quark-works/OpenRectangleTemplate9RP2040 template for use with box style controllers for the GC
- Size
- 38.1 × 49.2 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 40
- Nets
- 67
- Pads
- 198
- Tracks, vias
- 411, 41
- Pours
- 4
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
- Created
- 21 Feb 2023
- Updated
- 28 Feb 2024
Overview
OpenRectangleTemplate is an open-source printed circuit board by quark-works, from the quark-works/OpenRectangleTemplate repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 38.1 × 49.2 mm with 40 parts on 67 nets, routed with 411 tracks and 41 vias.
It is built around the RP2040, W25Q128JVSIQ and USBLC6-2SC6, with the XC6206-2.8V among its other parts. Its parts include 17 capacitors, 11 resistors, 4 ICs, 3 diodes and 2 connectors. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
4
RP2040
LQFN-56(7x7)12bit 133MHz 30 LQFN-56(7x7) Microcontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC) ROHSRaspberry PiMicrocontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC)
W25Q128JVSIQ
SOIC-8-208mil-40℃~+85℃ 100,000 cycles 120ms@(32KB) 128Mbit 133MHz 1uA 2.7V~3.6V 20 Years 3ms Power-on reset、Hardware write protection、Software write protection、Write enable latch、Absolute write protection SPI SOIC-8-208mil NOR FLASH ROHSWinbondNOR FLASH
USBLC6-2SC6
SOT-23-60.35pF、0.8pF 100nA 150W@8/20us 15V 2 5V 6A@8/20us 6V ESD SOT-23-6 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSUMWESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
XC6206-2.8V
SOT-23-3L-40℃~+85℃@(Ta) 1 1uA 2.8V 250mA 350mV@(30mA) 6V Fixed Over Current Protection Positive SOT-23-3L Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHSYONGYUTAIVoltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators
README
README.mdOpen Rectangle Template
RP2040 template for use with box style controllers for the GC
Table of contents
About
This template was created for the purpose of easing development of box-styled controllers (rectangles) that work with a GameCube console and Nintendo 64 via a USB C to console cable. It uses a RP2040 as its main controller so compatibility to other devices will be limited to the firmware you are using. (Such as HayBox, Pico-Rectangle, etc). There's already a footprint added for a compatible USB-C port that will allow you to used said cables, as well as a USB C to C cable, or C to A cable for PC or Switch.
Labels are already assigned to the default pinout of the most popular firmware available as well as in stock parts for every component from LCSC. I recommend using the Fabrication Toolkit plugin that can be installed through KiCad's PCM.
Usage
This templates requires for you to have a minium experience with Kicad and some EE basics. You can just download it as .zip and start creating your own. Make sure you are using Kicad 7.
- Download as a zip or clone the repository.
- Open KiCad (7 or newer!) and go to File -> New Project from Template
- Select the tab "User Templates" and click on the Folder icon top right.
- Look for the directory where the kicad project is and open it.
- Template should load. Just click OK and everything will be imported into your project.
To-do:
- Write a more extensive guide.
- Feature more projects.
Projects
Small section to highlight proyects that were devveloped using this template.
- Open Rectangle Breakout - Breakout board designed to make handwired builds easier.
Acknowledgements:
- @Sleepdealr - For creating the RP2040 design guide which this template is mostly based from
- Crane's Lab - For having such an amazing community and inspiring creativity in everyone who steps there.
- @rana-sylvatica - For making the OFOF1/Rana Digital and inspiring me to design my rectangles.
- @Ryanemzed - For posting a cool clear acrylic build and taking me into a new rabbit hole (and being an amazing community member!).
- The Phob project - For being an amazing standard for the open source-community.
Parts
40| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C5, C6, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17 |
| 4 | 1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C2, C4, C10 |
| 2 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R4, R7 |
| 2 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R10, R11 |
| 2 | 22pF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C7, C8 |
| 2 | 27 | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R8, R9 |
| 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R3 |
| 2 | Schottky Diode | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2 |
| 1 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R6 |
| 1 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C9 |
| 1 | 12MHz | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | 1M | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 5.6k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 500 mA | Fuse:Fuse_1206_3216Metric | F1 |
| 1 | Boot | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_SKQG_WithStem | SW1 |
| 1 | GREEN | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric | D3 |
| 1 | JTAG_TC2030 | PCM_marbastlib-various:CON_TC2030_outlined | J2 |
| 1 | RP2040 | footprints:RP2040-QFN-56 | U3 |
| 1 | USB C Connector | footprints:TYPE-C_24P_QCHT | J1 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U2 |
| 1 | W25Q128JVS | Package_SO:SOIC-8_5.23x5.23mm_P1.27mm | U4 |
| 1 | XC6206 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the OpenRectangleTemplate PCB?
It measures 38.1 × 49.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the OpenRectangleTemplate use?
40 parts, built around the RP2040, W25Q128JVSIQ, USBLC6-2SC6 and XC6206-2.8V. 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 OpenRectangleTemplate KiCad files?
From the quark-works/OpenRectangleTemplate repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is OpenRectangleTemplate.kicad_pcb and its schematic Buttons.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the OpenRectangleTemplate 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).