2 layers18.5 × 11.1 mm
Switch
byrantech/laptop
anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.
6 parts4.3kMIT
2 layers58 × 72.4 mm
Spotube
Sudo-Aju/Spotube2A small cute box that displays controls and media
- Size
- 58 × 72.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 6
- Nets
- 15
- Pads
- 48
- Tracks, vias
- 50, 2
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 9 Mar 2026
- Updated
- 12 Sep 2026
Overview
Spotube is an open-source printed circuit board by Sudo-Aju, from the Sudo-Aju/Spotube repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 58 × 72.4 mm with 6 parts on 15 nets, routed with 50 tracks and 2 vias.
Its parts include 4 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.
README
README.mdA Physical Spotify Controller
A Dedicated Physical Interface For Controlling Spotify.
Overview
Spotube is a compact physical Spotify controller built around an ESP32-S3, 1.5" LCD, mechanical switches, and a rotary encoder.
It provides physical controls for Spotify playback while displaying the current track.
Gallery
Features
- Spotify integration
- ESP32-S3
- 1.5" IPS display
- Cherry MX switches
- EC11 rotary encoder
- Wi-Fi
- Custom PCB
- Custom enclosure
- Physical playback controls
Hardware Stack
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| MCU | Waveshare ESP32-S3 Mini |
| Display | Waveshare 1.5" IPS LCD |
| Switches | Cherry MX |
| Encoder | EC11 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| PCB | Custom KiCad design |
| Case | Custom 3D printed |
Assembly
1. Order The PCB
Generate Gerbers from:
PCB/Spotube.kicad_pcbSend them to your preferred manufacturer.
2. Order Components
All components are listed in:
BOM.csv3. Assemble
- Solder the switches
- Solder the EC11 encoder
- Install the ESP32-S3
- Connect the display
- Assemble the enclosure
- Install the keycaps
Firmware
Firmware is located in:
spotube.inoThe firmware handles:
- Wi-Fi
- Spotify API
- Display
- Buttons
- Rotary encoder
Setup
Configure your:
Wi-Fi SSID
Wi-Fi Password
Spotify Client ID
Spotify Client SecretThen upload the firmware to the ESP32-S3.
PCB
Designed in KiCad.
PCB/
├── Spotube.kicad_pcb
├── Spotube.kicad_sch
├── Spotube.kicad_pro
└── Spotube.kicad_prl
Enclosure
The complete assembly is available as:
Assembly.stepThe enclosure STL files are:
Bottom.stl
Upper.stl
Rod.stlBOM
Repository
Spotube/
├── PCB/
├── CAD/
├── Media/
├── Firmware/spotube.ino
├── BOM.csv
└── README.mdCurrent Status
- Concept
- PCB
- Schematic
- Enclosure
- Firmware
- Final Build
Contributing
Contributions and suggestions are welcome.
git clone https://github.com/Sudo-Aju/Spotube.git
cd SpotubeFork → Modify → Commit → Pull Request
Creator
Azmeer Pirani
17 • India • @macondo
Built With A Love For:
- Hardware
- PCB Design
- Music
- Embedded Systems
- Experimental Products
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Spotube
Your Music. Your Controls.
Parts
6| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Socket | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-SuperMini | untitled folder:ESP32-S3-SuperMini | U1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW4 |
Questions
How big is the Spotube PCB?
It measures 58 × 72.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Spotube use?
6 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 Spotube KiCad files?
From the Sudo-Aju/Spotube repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/Spotube.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/Spotube.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Spotube design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Sudo-Aju before reusing the design.
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