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2 layers60 × 100 mmBitMasher, the printed circuit board in 3D

BitMasher hardware design files

Size
60 × 100 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
172
Nets
104
Pads
580
Tracks, vias
1,803, 267
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
24 Feb 2022
Updated
25 Feb 2022

Overview

BitMasher is an open-source printed circuit board by superkittens, from the superkittens/BitMasher-Hardware repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 60 × 100 mm with 172 parts on 104 nets, routed with 1,803 tracks and 267 vias.

It is built around the EFM32PG12B500F1024GM48-C, 74AVCH4T245RSVR-NT and CS42L52-CNZ, with the FT230XQ-R, REG710NA-3/3K and LTC4413EDD among its other parts. Its parts include 54 capacitors, 33 resistors, 20 diodes, 11 switches and 9 connectors. It belongs with the Silicon Labs (EFR32, EFM) boards of this library.

Main components

12

README

README.md

BitMasher Hardware Design Files

Schematics and PCB design files for BitMasher.

Licensing

BitMasher design files are under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License CC BY-SA 3.0

Important: BitMasher is under continuous development. Its code and design is subject to frequent changes. No guarantees are made about its safety and performance. When working with audio systems, it is important to make the necessary precautions to protect your hearing. Use the BitMasher code and design files at your own risk!

Parts

172
QtyValueFootprintReferences
19TestPointTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mmTP1, TP2, TP6, TP10, TP11, TP12, TP13, TP14, TP15, TP16, TP17, TP23, TP24, TP25, TP26, TP27 +3
120.1uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC13, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C24, C26, C35, C37, C43
9DESDALC5LP-7BDiode_SMD:D_0402_1005MetricD2, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18
81uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC12, C22, C31, C36, C39, C41, C48, C49
822.1Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R23
71.5k @ 100MHzInductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9
710uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC2, C4, C8, C10, C14, C15, C23
747pCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC27, C29, C30, C32, C34, C50, C51
64.7kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR5, R20, R30, R31, R32, R33
50.01uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC11, C25, C28, C33, C42
5DESD3V3S1BL-7BDiode_SMD:D_0402_1005MetricD6, D7, D8, D9, D10
4150pCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC44, C45, C46, C47
43kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR2, R3, R8, R29
4AAA Cell MountBattery:BatteryHolder_Keystone_55J3, J4, J5, J6
3100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC9, C53, C54
3LEDLED_SMD:LED_0603_1608MetricD3, D4, D19
20.022uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC38, C40
20603L050YRFuse:Fuse_0603_1608MetricF1, F2
227Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR27, R28
22kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR21, R22
24.7uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC3, C52
251.1Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR18, R19
26.49kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR9, R10
28.06kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR24, R25
2Q_NMOS_GSDPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1, Q2
2SJ2-35863B1-SMTConnector_Audio:SJ2-35863B1-SMT-TRJ7, J8
2TestPoint_ProbeTestPoint:TestPoint_Plated_Hole_D2.0mmTP3, TP4
10.22uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC6
1100Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR4
110MResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR7
110nCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC1
116.8kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR1
12.2uCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC7
132.768 kHzCrystal:Crystal_SMD_MicroCrystal_CM9V-T1A-2Pin_1.6x1.0mmY2
140 MHzCrystal:Crystal_SMD_2016-4Pin_2.0x1.6mmY1
147.5kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR26
1470pCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC5
14kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR6
174AVCH4T245RSVR-NTPackage_DFN_QFN:16-XQFNU5
1AButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW6
1BButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW7
1BKP1005TS330-TInductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL1
1BOOTButton_Switch_SMD:SW_Push_1P1T_NO_CK_KMR2SW11
1BOOTButton_Switch_SMD:SW_DPDT_JS202011SCQNSW1
1CS42L52Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-40-1EP_6x6mm_P0.5mm_EP4.1x4.1mmU6
1Conn_02x10_Odd_EvenConnector_PinHeader_1.27mm:PinHeader_2x10_P1.27mm_Vertical_SMDJ9
1DOWNButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW3
1EFM32PG12B500F1024GM48Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-48-1EP_7x7mm_P0.5mm_EP5.3x5.3mmU4
1EXT_PWRConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1FT230XQPackage_DFN_QFN:QFN-16-1EP_4x4mm_P0.65mm_EP2.1x2.1mmU7
1INDLED_SMD:LED_0603_1608MetricD5
1IP4220CZ6Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-457D1
1LEFTButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW4
1LS013B7DH03Connector_FFC-FPC:Hirose_FH12-10S-0.5SH_1x10-1MP_P0.50mm_HorizontalDISP1
1LTC4413Package_DFN_QFN:DFN-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.65x2.38mmU1
1MIC5219-2.5YM5Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5U2
1REG710NAPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:TSOT-23-6U3
1RESETButton_Switch_SMD:SW_Push_1P1T_NO_CK_KMR2SW10
1RIGHTButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW5
1SELButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW9
1SP0505BAHTPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6D20
1STARTButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW8
1TestPoint_ProbeTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D2.0mmTP5
1UPButton_Switch_SMD:LL3301NF065QGSW2
1USB_B_MicroConnector_USB:USB_Micro-B_Amphenol_10118194_HorizontalJ1
1meoWSLogos:meows_scaledG***

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Questions

How big is the BitMasher PCB?

It measures 60 × 100 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the BitMasher use?

172 parts, built around the EFM32PG12B500F1024GM48-C, 74AVCH4T245RSVR-NT, CS42L52-CNZ and FT230XQ-R. 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 BitMasher KiCad files?

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

Can I use the BitMasher design in my own project?

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