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2 layers27.9 × 68.6 mmWindowLights, the printed circuit board in 3D
Size
27.9 × 68.6 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
9
Nets
16
Pads
42
Tracks, vias
44, 7
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
2 Jun 2025
Updated
12 Jul 2025

Overview

WindowLights is an open-source printed circuit board by RobertPHeller, from the RobertPHeller/MiniCandyBarVending repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 27.9 × 68.6 mm with 9 parts on 16 nets, routed with 44 tracks and 7 vias.

It is built around the WS2811. Its parts include 3 diodes, 2 resistors, 2 connectors, 1 capacitor and 1 IC.

Main components

1

README

README.md

MiniCandyBarVending

Parts

9
QtyValueFootprintReferences
3LED_RGBLED_SMD:LED_RGB_Cree-PLCC-6_6x5mm_P2.1mmD101, D102, D103
11 ufCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC101
12.7KResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR101
1500Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR102
1INConnector_JST:JST_PH_S3B-PH-SM4-TB_1x03-1MP_P2.00mm_HorizontalJ101
1OUTConnector_JST:JST_PH_S3B-PH-SM4-TB_1x03-1MP_P2.00mm_HorizontalJ102
1WS2811Package_SO:SOP-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU101

Questions

How big is the WindowLights PCB?

It measures 27.9 × 68.6 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the WindowLights use?

9 parts, built around the WS2811. 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 WindowLights KiCad files?

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

Can I use the WindowLights design in my own project?

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

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