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2 layers26 × 18.1 mmPeakDetector Breakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

PeakDetector Breakout

S4-Lab/OpenPCB3

Open source method of manufacturing 2-layer printed circuit boards with a low-cost commodity fiber laser engraver

Size
26 × 18.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
10
Nets
9
Pads
26
Tracks, vias
31, 4
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
15 Jul 2025
Updated
3 Feb 2026

Overview

PeakDetector Breakout is an open-source printed circuit board by S4-Lab, from the S4-Lab/OpenPCB repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 26 × 18.1 mm with 10 parts on 9 nets, routed with 31 tracks and 4 vias.

Its parts include 4 resistors, 3 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 diode and 1 connector. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

README

README.md

💥OpenPCB: Manufacturing Double Layer PCBs Using Commodity Laser Engraver💥

This guide shows you how to manufacture a double layer PCB with vias and through holes using a relatively low cost (<$2k) commodity fiber laser engraver (ComMarker B4 20W). We provide custom enclosure design files to improve the safety of the engraver as well as 3D-printable clamp rigs to enable repeatable lasing operations on both sides of the PCB with minimal tuning.

Video Guide:

Video Guide

Equipment Needed:

NameDescriptionAmountVendor
ComMarker B4 20WFiber laser engraver1ComMarker
ComMarker Fume Extractor-100WExtracts fumes from the enclosure1ComMarker
24V LED StripIlluminates the inside of the enclosure1Amazon
24V Warning LightIndicates the machine is on for general compliance purposes1Amazon
UV Curing LightUV light for curing soldermask ink1Amazon
1/16" Sheet AluminumSheet metal for the enclosure1McMaster-Carr
Self-Centering ViseVise for holding the PCB centered in the rig1Amazon
M5x6 mm Shoulder Bolts 5 pcsLocating screws for the vise1Amazon
Aluminum TapeTape for sealing around the enclosure to prevent light from exiting1Amazon
Safety ShieldFront door1ComMarker
Metric Bolt AssortmentUse M5 for general assembly. M3 for hinges1Amazon
Neodymium MagnetsDoor latching1Amazon
Trash BagBack opening sealer1Amazon

Laser Engraving SOP

See the Laser Engraver SOP Notion page on how to fabricate your own PCBs!

Credit

This guide is brought to you by Teresa Perez and Bill Yen

Parts

10
QtyValueFootprintReferences
2c=100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC2, C3
2r=100kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR3, R4
11N4148Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD1
1Conn_01x05_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1c=220nCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1
1r=100Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR1
1r=332kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR2
1~Package_SO:TSOP-5_1.65x3.05mm_P0.95mmU1

Questions

How big is the PeakDetector Breakout PCB?

It measures 26 × 18.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the PeakDetector Breakout use?

10 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 PeakDetector Breakout KiCad files?

From the S4-Lab/OpenPCB repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is ExampleDesign/KiCAD/PeakDetector_Breakout/PeakDetector_Breakout.kicad_pcb and its schematic ExampleDesign/KiCAD/PeakDetector_Breakout/PeakDetector_Breakout.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the PeakDetector Breakout 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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