Onstep
andshn·OnStep_STM32_PCB·onstep_pcb/onstep.kicad_pcb
About the Onstep PCB
Onstep is an open source STM32 PCB design by andshn, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 120 × 100 mm, with 128 components from 48 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the STM32F103C8T6, from the STM32 family. By type, the board carries 51 resistors, 49 capacitors, 13 diodes, 3 crystals, 1 LED and 1 inductor.
From the project
This is a PCB for OnStep, designed for 1455N1201 case. In the board use XLR connectors for steper drivers. The DB9 connector use for the hand controller.
This is a PCB for OnStep, designed for 1455N1201 case. In the board use XLR connectors for steper drivers. The DB9 connector use for the hand controller.
onsteppcb/ - KiCad project files for the board endplates/ - Case end plates drawings as KiCad PCB files project_outputs/ - Gerbers, BOM, PDFs, etc
Note: this project contains partially modified elements from the KiCad Libraries.

Onstep bill of materials (BOM)
128 components, 48 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "USB" | USB_B | X1 |
| 1 | Battery Holder | CR2032_120591-1 | X2 |
| 1 | "FUSE" | Fuseholder5x20 | X3 |
| 1 | Speaker | Buzzer_CST-951AP | BA1 |
| 1 | 8 MHz | Crystal_SMD_5032-2pin_5.0x3.2mm | BQ1 |
| 1 | STPS5L60S | D_SMC | VD1 |
| 1 | "Bootloader" | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | XP1 |
| 1 | "UART" | Pin_Header_640456-4 | XP2 |
| 1 | "DRV1" | NC5MBH | XP3 |
| 1 | "12V" | NC3MAAH | XP4 |
| 1 | "SWD" | Pin_Header_Straight_1x04_Pitch2.54mm | XP5 |
| 1 | "DRV2" | NC5MBH | XP6 |
| 1 | "DRV3" | NC5MBH | XP7 |
| 1 | LED | LED_WP934CB | HL1 |
| 2 | MCP1700 | SOT-23 | D1, D6 |
| 1 | STM32F103C8T6 | TQFP-48_7x7mm_Pitch0.5mm | D2 |
| 3 | TMC2130 | TQFP-48_7x7mm_Pitch0.5mm | D3, D8, D13 |
| 1 | M24C32 | SOIC-8-N | D4 |
| 1 | DS3231 | SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_Pitch1.27mm | D5 |
| 1 | FT230 | SSOP-16_3.9x4.9mm_Pitch0.635mm | D7 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6N137 | SMD-8 | D9, D10 |
| 1 | P78E03 | CUI_P78E | D11 |
| 1 | MCP1700T | SOT-23 | D12 |
| 1 | BLM21AG601SN1D | L_0805 | L1 |
| 9 | 1 uF | C_0603 | C1, C2, C3, C19, C20, C21, C40, C41 +1 |
| 3 | 4.7 uF | C_0805 | C4, C23, C42 |
| 2 | 24 pF | C_0603 | C5, C6 |
| 20 | 0.1 uF | C_0603 | C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C13, C22, C25 +12 |
| 4 | 4.7 uF | C_1206 | C12, C24, C31, C48 |
| 3 | 0.022 uF | C_0603 | C14, C33, C47 |
| 3 | 100 uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C15, C35, C49 |
| 2 | 47 pF | C_0603 | C16, C18 |
| 1 | 0.01 uF | C_0603 | C17 |
| 2 | 10 uF | C_1206 | C27, C36 |
| 5 | 1k | R_0603 | R1, R2, R27, R28, R34 |
| 7 | 10k | R_0603 | R3, R6, R7, R9, R13, R16, R17 |
| 1 | 390 | R_0603 | R4 |
| 3 | 2.2 | R_0603 | R5, R19, R32 |
| 6 | 0.12 | R_1210 | R8, R10, R23, R24, R48, R49 |
| 3 | 20k | Potentiometer_Bourns_3314J_Vertical | R11, R25, R50 |
| 3 | 20k | R_0603 | R12, R26, R51 |
| 2 | 27 | R_0603 | R14, R15 |
| 8 | DNI | R_0603 | R18, R22, R29, R35, R36, R39, R40, R42 |
| 2 | 220 | R_1206 | R20, R21 |
| 2 | 100 | R_0603 | R30, R31 |
| 1 | 470 | R_0603 | R33 |
| 4 | 0 | R_0603 | R37, R38, R41, R43 |
| 4 | 2.2k | R_0603 | R44, R45, R46, R47 |
Onstep design files
The KiCad project lives in the andshn/OnStep_STM32_PCB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Onstep: common questions
What microcontroller does the Onstep use?
The Onstep is built around the STM32F103C8T6, from the STM32 family.
How big is the Onstep PCB?
The Onstep measures 120 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Onstep?
128 components, from 48 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 Onstep design files?
From the andshn/OnStep_STM32_PCB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Onstep design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, which andshn chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Onstep without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug STM32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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