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 layers304 × 149 mm
Tiebox
quark-works/tiebox1Labels are already assigned to the default pinout of the most popular firmware available as well as in stock parts for every component from LCSC.
- Size
- 304 × 149 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 90
- Nets
- 67
- Pads
- 566
- Tracks, vias
- 768, 44
- Pours
- 5
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
- Created
- 6 Mar 2024
- Updated
- 11 Mar 2024
Overview
Tiebox is an open-source printed circuit board by quark-works, from the quark-works/tiebox repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 304 × 149 mm with 90 parts on 67 nets, routed with 768 tracks and 44 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 3 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
PCB/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
90| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | MX_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_CPG151101S11_1u | MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX10, MX11, MX12, MX13, MX14, MX15, MX16, MX17, MX18, MX19, MX20 +4 |
| 20 | choc_v1_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-choc:SW_choc_v1_HS_CPG135001S30_1u | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH10, CH11, CH12, CH13, CH14, CH15, CH16, CH17, CH18, CH19, CH20 +4 |
| 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 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3 | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 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 | MountingHole | qw-logo:qw new logo silk + copper md | H5, H6 |
| 2 | MountingHole | 1999:1999 logo md | H7, H8 |
| 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 | Conn_01x04 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | GREEN | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric | D3 |
| 1 | JTAG_TC2030 | PCM_marbastlib-various:CON_TC2030_outlined | J2 |
| 1 | LOGO | LOGO | G*** |
| 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 Tiebox PCB?
It measures 304 × 149 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Tiebox use?
90 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 Tiebox KiCad files?
From the quark-works/tiebox repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/Tiebox.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/Buttons.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Tiebox design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask quark-works before reusing the design.