

Hardware xiao
OSD Module board for MAX7456 / AT7456
- Size
- 35 × 25 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 13
- Nets
- 31
- Pads
- 72
- Tracks, vias
- 137, 13
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
- Created
- 21 Dec 2022
- Updated
- 19 Aug 2023
Overview
Hardware xiao is an open-source printed circuit board by zosko, from the zosko/MAX7456 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 35 × 25 mm with 13 parts on 31 nets, routed with 137 tracks and 13 vias.
Its parts include 6 capacitors, 2 resistors, 2 ICs and 1 crystal. It belongs with the SAM D and SAM boards of this library.
README
README.mdMAX7456
OSD Module board for MAX7456 / AT7456
Datasheet: MAX7456 - https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/MAX7456.pdf
This is a breakout board for the Maxim MAX7456 monochrome on-screen display chip. The board is set up with all supporting circuitry and RCA connectors to allow the user to easily interrupt and overlay text and/or graphics onto a video signal (PAL or NTSC).
Scheme XIAO

KiCad XIAO
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Scheme

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Code
There are several libraries for this project to work. Library: https://github.com/neomilium/arduino-max7456/
First you need to upload charset into MAX7456 in order to use it.
#include <SPI.h>
#include <max7456.h>
Max7456 osd;
void setup() {
SPI.begin();
osd.init(10);
osd.setDisplayOffsets(60, 18);
osd.setBlinkParams(_8fields, _BT_BT);
osd.activateOSD();
osd.print("Hello world :)", 1, 3);
}
void loop() { }PCB Design
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- A four-layer board with a comparable feature costs $5 for 10 pieces and is made in four days.
- SMT stencil with size (10cm x 13cm) is available for $8.00 per piece.
Parts
13| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 2 | 47uF | Capacitor_Tantalum_SMD:CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A_Pad1.58x1.35mm_HandSolder | C7, C8 |
| 2 | 75 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 27MHZ | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm_HandSoldering | Y1 |
| 1 | MAX7456EUI+ | MAX7456:SOP65P637X110-28N | U1 |
| 1 | SeeeduinoXIAO | xiao:Seeeduino XIAO-MOUDLE14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U2 |
| 1 | VIN | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | CAMERA |
| 1 | VOUT | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | DISPLAY |
Questions
How big is the Hardware xiao PCB?
It measures 35 × 25 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hardware xiao use?
13 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 Hardware xiao KiCad files?
From the zosko/MAX7456 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hardware-xiao/hardware.kicad_pcb and its schematic hardware-xiao/hardware.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Hardware xiao design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask zosko before reusing the design.
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