6 layers148 × 121 mm
6 layers172.5 × 120 mm
Kicker
SSL-A-Team/electrical6circuit board design files, gerbers, and circuit analysis
- Size
- 172.5 × 120 mm
- Copper layers
- 6
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 191
- Nets
- 176
- Pads
- 634
- Tracks, vias
- 1,008, 457
- Pours
- 23
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 30 Jul 2021
- Updated
- 28 Jul 2026
Overview
Kicker is an open-source printed circuit board by SSL-A-Team, from the SSL-A-Team/electrical repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 6-layer board of 172.5 × 120 mm with 191 parts on 176 nets, routed with 1,008 tracks and 457 vias.
It is built around the IXGA48N60A3, SK9822 and IX4427, with the LT3757EMSE, XL-1608SURC-06 and 3269P-1-103GLF among its other parts. Its parts include 88 resistors, 41 capacitors, 11 diodes, 9 connectors and 7 ICs. It belongs with the STM32 boards of this library.
Main components
12
IXGA48N60A3
TO-263AAIGBT Transistors / ModulesLittelfuse/IXYS
SK9822
SMD-6P,5.5x5mm-20℃~+80℃ 2 20mA 30MHz 4.5V~5.5V Built-in PWM SMD-6P,5.5x5mm LED Drivers ROHSOPSCO OptoelectronicsLED DriversIX4427
UncategorisedLittelfuse
LT3757EMSE
MSOP10Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting ControllerAnalog DevicesUncategorised
XL-1608SURC-06
0603-40℃~+85℃ 120° 2.3V 20mA 225mcd 50mW 620nm~630nm 625nm Discrete Diode Red Top-mount Water Clear 0603 LED Indication - Discrete ROHSXINGLIGHTLED Indication - Discrete3269P-1-103GLF
-10kΩ 12 250mW ±10% ±100ppm/℃ - Potentiometers, Variable Resistors ROHSBournsPotentiometers & Variable Resistors
BSS138K
SOT-231 N-channel 1.5Ω@10V 1V 2.2pF 25pF 400mA 417mW 60V 650pC@4.5V 9.7pF N-Channel SOT-23 MOSFETs ROHSElecSuperMOSFETs
MURS460
SMC(DO-214AB)-55℃~+150℃ 1 Independent 1.25V@4A 100A 4A 50ns 5uA@600V 600V SMC(DO-214AB) Fast Recovery / High Efficiency Diodes ROHSYangzhou Yangjie Electronic TechnologyFast Recovery / High Efficiency Diodes
PE1206FRM470R008L
12061W 8mΩ Metal Film Resistor ±1% ±75ppm/℃ 1206 Current Sense Resistors / Shunt Resistors ROHSYAGEOChip Resistor - Surface Mount
SM08B-GHS-TB
SMD-8PSMD-8P New Arrivals ROHSJSTUncategorisedXL-1608UBC-04
0603-40℃~+85℃ 120° 20mA 3.3V 300mcd 455nm~475nm 470nm 70mW Blue Discrete Diode Top-mount Water Clear 0603 LED Indication - Discrete ROHSXINGLIGHTLED Indication - Discrete0467.250NRHF
0603-55℃~+90℃ 0.0014 0.8mm 1.6mm 250mA 32V 32V 50A Surface Mount Fuse 0603 Disposable fuses ROHSLittelfuseDisposable Fuses
README
README.mdGetting Started with A-Team Electrical
All current board releases use KiCad 7.X.
See releases for competition production files. Our releases include known bug documentation, and the confirmed gerber, BoM, and CPL files sent to fab so you know you're looking and ordering what we did. Releases are accompanied by a tagged commit, for all editable project files used to generate the fab products.
For complex boards like control and kicker, we include spice models and python files that compute any relevant values from datasheets, and including documented references and links to needed formulations.
Setting Up KiCAD
Setting Up the KiCAD Library Path
- Click
Preferences->Configure Paths - Under
Environment Variablesclick+ - Set the name
LIB_DIR_AT - Set the path to
<repository_location>/libwhere <repository_location> is the download location.
Example entry:
- Name:
LIB_DIR_AT - Path:
C:\Users\guyfl\Documents\A-Team\electrical\lib
Setting Up JLCPCB Plugin
KiCAD version 6.99 (nightly) or newer should install the KiCAD JLCPCB Tools plugin.
Setting Up the Python Environment
- We recommend creating a python environment using
python3 -m venv venv(python 10 appears to be required) - Install poetry
pip install poetry - Run any python file with
poetry run python <python_file> - (Optional) Add dependencies with
poetry add <dependency>
Soldering
Our soldering process is documented. Advanced components like modern SMPS chips and current sense motor hardware proved sensitive to technique. The team's tries to PCBA as much as possible, but sometime it's too expensive to PCBA all chips, especially advanced ones not in stock at the fab house.
Parts
191| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R10, R11, R16, R17, R18, R19, R22, R25, R26, R27, R30, R31, R32, R35, R43, R44 +3 |
| 16 | 100k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R3, R21, R54, R55, R62, R69, R71, R76, R77, R80, R81, R82, R83, R84, R86, R87 |
| 13 | 100n 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C6, C7, C10, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C18, C24, C28, C34, C35 |
| 11 | 330 | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2, R12, R13, R14, R15, R20, R70, R78, R79, R85 |
| 7 | 1.47M | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R4, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50 |
| 7 | 10u 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C5, C27, C30, C32, C33, C36, C38 |
| 7 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R9, R29, R34, R37, R40, R42, R58 |
| 6 | 0 | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R5, R6, R23, R24, R28, R88 |
| 4 | 2.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R72, R73, R74, R75 |
| 3 | 10 | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R56, R57, R63 |
| 3 | 10n 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C4, C9, C31 |
| 3 | 1u 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C11, C17 |
| 3 | M3 | MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_Pad | H1, H2, H3 |
| 3 | XL-1608SURC-06 | AT-LED:LED0603 | D7, D10, D11 |
| 2 | 11pF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C21, C23 |
| 2 | 15pF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C20, C22 |
| 2 | 2165711002 | AT-Connectors:2165711002 | J5, J6 |
| 2 | 3269P-1-103GLF | Potentiometer_SMD:Potentiometer_Bourns_3269P_Horizontal | RV1, RV2 |
| 2 | 4.7u 6.3V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C8, C19 |
| 2 | 976k 0.1% | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R66, R67 |
| 2 | BSS138K | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | Q1, Q2 |
| 2 | ESMQ201VSN152MR35S | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D30.0mm_P10.00mm_SnapIn | C25, C26 |
| 2 | IXGA48N60A3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-263-2 | Q3, Q4 |
| 2 | MURS460 | Diode_SMD:D_SMC | D12, D13 |
| 2 | PE1206FRM470R008L | Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric | R64, R65 |
| 2 | SK9822 | AT-LED:SK9822 | U4, U6 |
| 2 | SM08B-GHS-TB | Connector_JST:JST_GH_SM08B-GHS-TB_1x08-1MP_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J8, J9 |
| 2 | XL-1608UBC-04 | AT-LED:LED0603 | D4, D6 |
| 2 | ~ | Fuse:Fuse_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | F1, F2 |
| 1 | 0.1u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 0467.250NRHF | Fuse:Fuse_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | F5 |
| 1 | 06F-0200L1 | Fuse:Fuse_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | F4 |
| 1 | 1 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R61 |
| 1 | 1.5k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R39 |
| 1 | 100n 200V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C40 |
| 1 | 100n 500V | Capacitor_SMD:C_1210_3225Metric | C41 |
| 1 | 10A | AT-Fuses:3557-2 | F3 |
| 1 | 11.5k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R33 |
| 1 | 14.7k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R51 |
| 1 | 140k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R59 |
| 1 | 17.4k 0.1% | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R68 |
| 1 | 18v0 Local Enable | AT-BoardFeatures:SolderJumper-2_2.0x1.2mm_Closed | JP2 |
| 1 | 1N4001 | Diode_SMD:D_SMA | D2 |
| 1 | 1u | Capacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric | C2 |
| 1 | 22k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R60 |
| 1 | 23.2k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R38 |
| 1 | 26.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R8 |
| 1 | 3v0 Local Enable | AT-BoardFeatures:SolderJumper-2_2.0x1.2mm_Closed | JP1 |
| 1 | 3v3 US | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.0mm | TP2 |
| 1 | 4.7u 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C39 |
| 1 | 5v0 US | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.0mm | TP1 |
| 1 | 6.8n 50V | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C37 |
| 1 | 649 | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R41 |
| 1 | 650 @100MHz | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | L1 |
| 1 | 8.06k | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R36 |
| 1 | 824521261 | AT-Discrete:D_SMB_Non-Polar | D1 |
| 1 | AT25DF041x-UxN-x | Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U5 |
| 1 | BM04B-PASS-1-TFT | AT-Connectors:JST_PA_BM04B-PASS_1x04_P2.00_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | BSC0402NSATMA1 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TDSON-8-1 | Q5 |
| 1 | BTN0 | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TL3305A | SW1 |
| 1 | CHG_EN | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.5mm | TP3 |
| 1 | Conn_ARM_JTAG_SWD_10 | AT-Connectors:Samtec-2x5pin-1.27mm | J4 |
| 1 | FB | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.5mm | TP5 |
| 1 | GA3460-BL | AT-Inductors:GA34XX-BL | L2 |
| 1 | HS5M | Diode_SMD:D_SMC | D14 |
| 1 | IX4427 | Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U7 |
| 1 | JST-BM10B-GHS | Connector_JST:JST_GH_BM10B-GHS-TBT_1x10-1MP_P1.25mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | JST-SM10B-GHS | Connector_JST:JST_GH_SM10B-GHS-TB_1x10-1MP_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | LT3757EMSE | Package_SO:MSOP-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.68x1.88mm | U8 |
| 1 | PESD3V3L5UY | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6 | D3 |
| 1 | Q13FC13500005 | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3215-2Pin_3.2x1.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | REH1020471M050K | AT-Capacitors:CP_Radial_H_InPlane_D10.00mm_H22.00mm_P5.00mm | C29 |
| 1 | RST | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TL3305A | SW3 |
| 1 | SM12B-ZESS-TB | Connector_JST:JST_ZE_BM12B-ZESS-TBT_1x12-1MP_P1.50mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | SPICE: V_{drain} <<<HIGH VOLTAGE>>> | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.5mm | TP4 |
| 1 | SPICE: V_{out} <<<HIGH VOLTAGE>>> | TestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.5mm | TP6 |
| 1 | STM32G474VETx | Package_QFP:LQFP-100_14x14mm_P0.5mm | U3 |
| 1 | SW_DIP_x04 | at-switches:CHP-041TB | SW2 |
| 1 | TAXM8M4RDBCCT2T | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y2 |
| 1 | TLV70030_SOT353 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-353_SC-70-5 | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the Kicker PCB?
It measures 172.5 × 120 mm and has 6 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Kicker use?
191 parts, built around the IXGA48N60A3, SK9822, IX4427 and LT3757EMSE. 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 Kicker KiCad files?
From the SSL-A-Team/electrical repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is robot/kicker/v4.0/kicker/kicker.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Kicker 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).