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2 layers94 × 54 mmVoltlog Microscope PDU, the printed circuit board in 3D

Voltlog Microscope PDU

voltlog/Microscope-PDU3

My solution to the problem is this Power Distribution Unit where I have a single 12V input and 3 outputs to feed the required voltages.

Size
94 × 54 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
32
Nets
11
Pads
77
Tracks, vias
64, 138
Pours
21
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
15 Nov 2022
Updated
16 Nov 2022

Overview

Voltlog Microscope PDU is an open-source printed circuit board by voltlog, from the voltlog/Microscope-PDU repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 94 × 54 mm with 32 parts on 11 nets, routed with 64 tracks and 138 vias.

It is built around the AMSR2-7805JZ. Its parts include 8 capacitors, 4 connectors, 3 resistors, 3 ICs and 3 diodes.

Main components

1

README

README.md

Microscope-PDU

My trinocular microscope has served me well for a few years but it has one annoying thing, the fact that it uses 3 different power adapters: one to supply power to the camera, one for the monitor and another one for the LED lights. This obviously takes up 3 different sockets on my extension lead and creates a mess of wires.

My solution to the problem is this Power Distribution Unit where I have a single 12V input and 3 outputs to feed the required voltages. The board was designed to be configurable, so you have the option of installing a standard footprint dc-dc converter if you need different voltages.

Links for the additional items you will need

→Enclosure used in the project https://voltlog.com/y/rpw6u
→DC barrel jack extension leads Aliexpress https://voltlog.com/y/x1zli

Parts

32
QtyValueFootprintReferences
622uFCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_6.3x5.4C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8
4MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
3AMSR2-7805JZConverter_DCDC:Converter_DCDC_RECOM_R-78HB-0.5L_THTU1, U2, U3
3LEDLED_SMD:LED_0603_1608MetricD1, D2, D3
3PolyfuseFuse:Fuse_1812_4532MetricF1, F2, F3
3bypassJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mmJP1, JP2, JP3
24K7Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR2, R3
10.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1
1220uFCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_8x10C2
12KResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR1
1INConnector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_CLIFF_FC681465S_SMT_HorizontalJ1
1OUT1Connector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_CLIFF_FC681465S_SMT_HorizontalJ2
1OUT2Connector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_CLIFF_FC681465S_SMT_HorizontalJ3
1OUT3Connector_BarrelJack:BarrelJack_CLIFF_FC681465S_SMT_HorizontalJ4
1VOLTLOG_LOGOVoltlog:voltlog_mask_5mmV1

Questions

How big is the Voltlog Microscope PDU PCB?

It measures 94 × 54 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Voltlog Microscope PDU use?

32 parts, built around the AMSR2-7805JZ. 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 Voltlog Microscope PDU KiCad files?

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

Can I use the Voltlog Microscope PDU design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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