MAIN
aliqut·3xosc·KiCad/Main/MAIN.kicad_pcb
About the MAIN PCB
MAIN is an open source PCB design by aliqut, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 99.6 × 99.8 mm, with 92 components from 22 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 40106 and TL074. By type, the board carries 52 resistors, 10 capacitors, 6 transistors, 5 diodes, 4 ICs and 3 connectors.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
3xOsc | 3 VCO Eurorack Module
This is a Eurorack format VCO synth module, based on Moritz Klein's VCO design.
Each of the 3 oscillators has: - Coarse and fine tuning knobs - a PWM (Pulse-width Modulation) knob - a FM (Frequency Modulation) knob and CV (Control Voltage) input
Controls unique to each oscillator: - Oscillator 1: - Saw/Pulse switch - Oscillator 2: - Saw/Pulse wave mix knob - Oscillator 3: - Saw/Pulse switch - PWM modulation input, and modulation amount knob

Main components on the MAIN
MAIN bill of materials (BOM)
92 components, 22 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40106 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U1 |
| 3 | TL074 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U2, U3, U4 |
| 3 | BC558 | TO-92_Inline | Q1, Q3, Q5 |
| 3 | BC548 | TO-92_Inline | Q2, Q4, Q6 |
| 2 | CONN_01X32_SOCKET Conn_01x32_Socket | PinHeader_1x32_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J3 |
| 1 | CONN_02X05_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x05_Odd_Even | PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 12 | 10K 10k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | TH1, TH2, TH3, TH4, TH5, TH6, TH7, TH8 +4 |
| 5 | D | D_DO-15_P5.08mm_Vertical_AnodeUp | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 |
| 3 | 2.2NF 2.2nF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C7 |
| 5 | 1UF 1uF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C3, C4, C5, C6, C8 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C9, C10 |
| 23 | 100K | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R1, R4, R5, R7, R11, R13, R16, R17 +15 |
| 3 | 1K5 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R9, R35 |
| 3 | 1K | Potentiometer_Bourns_3006Y_Horizontal | R3, R10, R36 |
| 6 | 1M | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R6, R8, R12, R14, R38, R40 |
| 2 | 200K 200k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R15, R19 |
| 3 | 33K 33k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R18, R23, R45 |
| 5 | 20K 20k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R24, R26, R29, R31, R33 |
| 2 | 68K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R42, R48 |
| 1 | 14K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R44 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R49, R50 |
| 2 | 10R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R51, R52 |
MAIN design files
The KiCad project lives in the aliqut/3xosc repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutKiCad/Main/MAIN.kicad_pcb
- SchematicKiCad/Main/MAIN.kicad_sch
- BOMKiCad/Main/MAIN.csv
MAIN: common questions
How big is the MAIN PCB?
The MAIN measures 99.6 × 99.8 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MAIN?
92 components, from 22 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MAIN design files?
From the aliqut/3xosc repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MAIN design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which aliqut chose for the repository.
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