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2 layers50.2 × 74.9 mmKeychain, the printed circuit board in 3D

For my Solder project, I decided to make a keychain that has LEDs arranged into the Hack Club "h" logo. The LEDs turn on when it gets dark, and turn off when it's light, using a photoresistor.

Size
50.2 × 74.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
21
Nets
13
Pads
44
Tracks, vias
128, 6
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
15 May 2025
Updated
15 May 2025

Overview

Keychain is an open-source printed circuit board by transcental, from the transcental/HCLEDFidgetKeychain repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 50.2 × 74.9 mm with 21 parts on 13 nets, routed with 128 tracks and 6 vias.

Its parts include 10 resistors, 6 diodes, 1 transistor and 1 switch.

README

README.md

Hack Club LED Fidget Keychain

3d Model

For my Solder project, I decided to make a keychain that has LEDs arranged into the Hack Club "h" logo. The LEDs turn on when it gets dark, and turn off when it's light, using a photoresistor. The design also features a button controller vibration motor for maximum fidgeting ability.

Parts List

  • 1x PCB
  • 6x LEDs
  • 6x 220Ω resistors
  • 3x 4.7kΩ resistors
  • 1x Photoresistor
  • 1x Push button
  • 1x Vibration motor
  • 1x CR2032 battery holder
  • 1x CR2032 battery
  • 1x NPN transistor

Images

Schematic

Schematic

PCB

PCB

3D Model

3D Model

Made by Amber - @transcental on Slack

Parts

21
QtyValueFootprintReferences
9RResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10
6LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mmD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
1Battery_CellBattery:BatteryHolder_Keystone_3034_1x20mmBT1
1LOGOLOGOG***
1Motor_DCConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x01_P2.54mm_VerticalM1
1NPNPackage_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92L_HandSolderQ1
1R_PhotoOptoDevice:R_LDR_5.1x4.3mm_P3.4mm_VerticalR7
1SW_PushButton_Switch_THT:SW_PUSH_6mmSW1

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Questions

How big is the Keychain PCB?

It measures 50.2 × 74.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Keychain use?

21 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 Keychain KiCad files?

From the transcental/HCLEDFidgetKeychain repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is src/Keychain.kicad_pcb and its schematic src/Keychain.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Keychain design in my own project?

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