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2 layers91.4 × 87.6 mmLightController, the printed circuit board in 3D

Hardware design for workbench light controller PCB

Size
91.4 × 87.6 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
69
Nets
78
Pads
246
Tracks, vias
552, 76
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 4
Created
18 Dec 2017
Updated
23 Dec 2017

Overview

LightController is an open-source printed circuit board by svcguy, from the svcguy/lightControllerHW repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 91.4 × 87.6 mm with 69 parts on 78 nets, routed with 552 tracks and 76 vias.

It is built around the LM358 and BTS6143D. Its parts include 34 resistors, 8 diodes, 8 switches, 7 capacitors and 5 connectors. It belongs with the PIC boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

readme.md

Schematic and PCB for my workbench light controller

The workbench light is a 1m strip of APA102C Cool White LEDs, 144 LEDS/m.

The controller is a custom PCB that uses capacitive touch buttons and is based on a PIC16F1719

The light housing is made from an aluminum commercial door threshold and some 3/8" black gas piping.

This is a work-in-progress with more information to come

Parts

69
QtyValueFootprintReferences
16180Resistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR3, R4, R5, R9, R10, R18, R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R28, R29, R30, R31, R32
111kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR1, R2, R7, R8, R16, R24, R25, R26, R27, R33, R34
50.1uFCapacitors_SMD:C_0805_HandSolderingC1, C2, C4, C6, C7
4HOLEMounting_Holes:MountingHole_4.3mm_M4_Pad_ViaH1, H2, H3, H4
11.1kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR13
11000uFCapacitors_SMD:CP_Elec_8x10.5C5
1100uFCapacitors_SMD:CP_Elec_6.3x5.3C3
110kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR6
1110kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR14
11kResistors_SMD:R_1206_HandSolderingR15
14.02kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR17
190.9Resistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR12
190.9kResistors_SMD:R_0805_HandSolderingR11
1BRIGHT+custom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW3
1BRIGHT-custom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW5
1BTS6143TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:TO-252-5_TabPin3U3
1DEBUGPin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x04_Pitch2.54mmJ4
1GNDPin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x04_Pitch2.54mmJ5
1ICSPConnect:Tag-Connect_TC2030-IDC-FPJ3
1LED STRIPTerminal_Blocks:TerminalBlock_Altech_AK300-4_P5.00mmJ2
1LED_BRIGHT+TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D3
1LED_BRIGHT-TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D5
1LED_LIGHT_OFFTO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D7
1LED_LIGHT_ONTO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D1
1LED_SECT_0TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D2
1LED_SECT_1TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D4
1LED_SECT_2TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D6
1LED_SECT_3TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23D8
1LIGHT_OFFcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW7
1LIGHT_ONcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW1
1LM358Housings_SOIC:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_Pitch1.27mmU2
1PIC16(L)F1717/9Housings_QFP:TQFP-44_10x10mm_Pitch0.8mmU1
1SECT_0_ONcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW2
1SECT_1_ONcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW4
1SECT_2_ONcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW6
1SECT_3_ONcustom_kicad:CAP_SENSE_PADSW8
1VINTerminal_Blocks:TerminalBlock_Altech_AK300-2_P5.00mmJ1

Questions

How big is the LightController PCB?

It measures 91.4 × 87.6 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the LightController use?

69 parts, built around the LM358 and BTS6143D. 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 LightController KiCad files?

From the svcguy/lightControllerHW repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is lightController.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the LightController design in my own project?

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

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