OpenGauge
About the OpenGauge PCB
OpenGauge is an open source PCB design by AngusClayton, published on GitHub under the Custom license license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 44.9 × 43.7 mm, with 29 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the L7805 and TJA1051T-3. By type, the board carries 10 capacitors, 10 resistors, 6 connectors, 2 ICs and 1 diode.
From the project
The original hardware design material in this directory is licensed under CERN-OHL-S-2.0. See ../LICENSE for the licence scope.
The original hardware design material in this directory is licensed under CERN-OHL-S-2.0. See ../LICENSE for the licence scope.
Open PCB/daughter-board.kicadpro` in KiCad. The project includes the schematic and routed PCB.
The PCB/production directory contains generated outputs:
Treat generated outputs as a matched set. If you change the schematic or PCB, regenerate and review all production files. Do not mix files from different exports.
Main components on the OpenGauge
OpenGauge bill of materials (BOM)
29 components, 13 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L7805 | TO-252-3_TabPin2 | U1 |
| 1 | TJA1051T-3 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X12_SOCKET Conn_01x12_Socket | JST_SHL_SM12B-SHLS-TF_1x12-1MP_P1.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | PWR-CONN | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.81_1x03_P3.81mm_Vertical_AC | J2 |
| 4 | COM-CON | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.81_1x03_P3.81mm_Vertical_AC | J3, J4, J5, J6 |
| 1 | D | D_SMA | D1 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2 |
| 1 | 4.7NF 4.7nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 4 | 0.1UF 0.1uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4, C5, C8, C9 |
| 3 | 1UF 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C6, C7, C10 |
| 2 | 60 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 7 | 10K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder_AngusTxt | R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 |
| 1 | 2.5K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder_AngusTxt | R10 |
OpenGauge design files
The KiCad project lives in the AngusClayton/OpenGauge repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
OpenGauge: common questions
How big is the OpenGauge PCB?
The OpenGauge measures 44.9 × 43.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the OpenGauge?
29 components, from 13 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 OpenGauge design files?
From the AngusClayton/OpenGauge 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 OpenGauge design in my own project?
It is published under Custom license, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.