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Gesture ir controller

akmalbnazir·gesture_ir_controller

Gesture ir controller PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by akmalbnazir

About the Gesture ir controller PCB

Gesture ir controller is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by akmalbnazir, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 37.8 × 33.3 mm, with 19 components from 13 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the APDS-9960 and AMS1117-3.3. By type, the board carries 9 resistors, 3 ICs, 2 switches, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 1 connector.

It belongs with the iot & wireless designs in this gallery.

From the project

This project is a compact, SMD-based gesture-controlled infrared (IR) transmitter, powered by the RP2040 microcontroller and the APDS-9960 gesture sensor. It enables hands-free control of IR-enabled devices like TVs, LED strips, or home automation receivers, all without needing B

This project is a compact, SMD-based gesture-controlled infrared (IR) transmitter, powered by the RP2040 microcontroller and the APDS-9960 gesture sensor. It enables hands-free control of IR-enabled devices like TVs, LED strips, or home automation receivers, all without needing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or pairing.

- 🔌 Powered via USB-C (Power-only 6P connector) - 🧠 Built on the RP2040 dual-core microcontroller - 👋 Integrated APDS-9960 gesture/proximity sensor - 📤 High-speed IR LED transmission using PWM (38kHz) - 🔘 Manual Bootsel and Reset buttons for development - 🌈 Optional status LED for gesture…

Gesture ir controller, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Gesture ir controller

RP2040APDS-9960AMS1117-3.3

Gesture ir controller bill of materials (BOM)

19 components, 13 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
RP2040
U1
1
APDS-9960
U2
1
AMS1117-3.3
U3
1
USB_C_Receptacle_PowerOnly_6P
J1
2
SW_Push
SW1, SW2
2
D
D1, D2
1
0.1uF
C1
1
10uF
C2
4
10kΩ
R1, R2, R4, R5
1
330Ω
R3
2
5.1kΩ
R6, R7
1
0Ω
R8
1
100Ω
R9

Gesture ir controller design files

The KiCad project lives in the akmalbnazir/gesture_ir_controller repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Gesture ir controller: common questions

What microcontroller does the Gesture ir controller use?

The Gesture ir controller is built around the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Gesture ir controller PCB?

The Gesture ir controller measures 37.8 × 33.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Gesture ir controller?

19 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Gesture ir controller design files?

From the akmalbnazir/gesture_ir_controller repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Gesture ir controller design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with akmalbnazir. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Gesture ir controller without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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