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2 layers50 × 30 mmPL18 int multiprotocol, the printed circuit board in 3D

PL18 int multiprotocol

richardclli/DIY-PL18-InternalMPM3

An internal MPM (Multi-Protocol Module) for PL18 Mod

Size
50 × 30 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
23
Nets
48
Pads
143
Tracks, vias
261, 109
Pours
10
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
7 Oct 2023
Updated
6 Sep 2024

Overview

PL18 int multiprotocol is an open-source printed circuit board by richardclli, from the richardclli/DIY-PL18-InternalMPM repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 50 × 30 mm with 23 parts on 48 nets, routed with 261 tracks and 109 vias.

It is built around the TPS63000DRC. Its parts include 8 capacitors, 6 resistors, 4 connectors, 2 ICs and 1 inductor. It belongs with the STM32 boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

DIY-PL18-InternalMPM

An internal MPM (Multi-Protocol Module) for Flysky PL18 Mod

This internal module works with the modified version of Flysky PL18 that flashes with EdgeTX:

https://github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/wiki/PL18-Hardware-Mod-for-Complete-EdgeTX-Support

For MPM firmware download, please visit the official page:

https://github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module

Installation Procedures:

  1. Add an antenna to the PL18

Antanna Installation

  1. Solder the power control wire to PI.00 pin

Add Power Control

  1. Install the PCB and insert the power control pin, you may need to use a sticky tape to ensure the MPM PCB is fixed to the PL18 PCB properly.

Install PCB

Note: The 100k pull up resistor for the power control pin is for testing purpose, it DO NOT NEED to be soldered as per the images shown.

Parts

23
QtyValueFootprintReferences
3100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC5, C6, C7
310kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R10
210uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC3, C4
26pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC1, C2
11.2nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC8
1100Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR8
1100kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR7
12.2uHInductor_SMD:L_Abracon_ASPI-3012SL1
156kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR9
18MHzOscillator:Oscillator_SMD_Abracon_ASE-4Pin_3.2x2.5mmY1
1ANTConnector_Coaxial:U.FL_Molex_MCRF_73412-0110_VerticalJ1
1DebugConnector_JST:JST_GH_BM05B-GHS-TBT_1x05-1MP_P1.25mm_VerticalJ4
1MULTIRF4IN1SMTMulti:MULTIRF4IN1-SMTM1
1PWN_ENConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_HorizontalJ3
1STM32F103CBTxPackage_QFP:LQFP-48_7x7mm_P0.5mmU2
1TPS63000Package_SON:Texas_DRC0010J_ThermalViasU3
1UART7Others:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical_SMD_Pin1Left_HolesJ2

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Questions

How big is the PL18 int multiprotocol PCB?

It measures 50 × 30 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the PL18 int multiprotocol use?

23 parts, built around the TPS63000DRC. 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 PL18 int multiprotocol KiCad files?

From the richardclli/DIY-PL18-InternalMPM repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PL18_int_multiprotocol/PL18_int_multiprotocol.kicad_pcb and its schematic PL18_int_multiprotocol/PL18_int_multiprotocol.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the PL18 int multiprotocol design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).