Dolphins
apaleslimghost·synths·eurorack/modules/dolphins/dolphins.kicad_pcb
About the Dolphins PCB
Dolphins is an open source PCB design by apaleslimghost, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 127 × 128.5 mm, with 171 components from 26 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TL074, PT2399 and L78L05_SOT89. By type, the board carries 83 resistors, 47 capacitors, 20 connectors, 8 ICs and 6 transistors.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
schematics, PCBs, designs and code for Pale Slim Ghost Synthesisers hardware
schematics, PCBs, designs and code for Pale Slim Ghost Synthesisers hardware. these can be viewed on CADLAB.io.
- [ ] generate build guides with pcbdraw populate - [ ] publishing to github pages - [ ] makefiles with kikit
- hardware is licenced under CERN-OHL-S - software/firmware is licenced under Parity Public Licence 7.0.0 - artwork is licenced under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0

Main components on the Dolphins
Dolphins bill of materials (BOM)
171 components, 26 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | TL074 | SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mm | U1, U3, U5, U7 |
| 3 | PT2399 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U2, U4, U6 |
| 1 | L78L05_SOT89 | SOT-89-3 | U8 |
| 6 | MMBT3904 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6 |
| 13 | AudioJack2_SwitchT | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 +5 |
| 1 | Conn_02x05_Odd_Even | PinHeader_Shrouded_2x05_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J14 |
| 1 | Conn_01x12_Male | PinHeader_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J15 |
| 1 | Conn_01x12_Female | PinSocket_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J16 |
| 2 | Conn_01x05_Female | PinSocket_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J17, J20 |
| 2 | Conn_01x05_Male | PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J18, J19 |
| 3 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_Song_Huei_R0904N | RV1, RV3, RV5 |
| 3 | R_Potentiometer_LED | Alpha RA2045F-20 | RV2, RV4, RV6 |
| 1 | VAL** | mousebite-2.54x5.08mm | mouse-bite-2mm-slot |
| 6 | 10μ | CP_Elec_5x5.9 | C1, C11, C22, C32, C33, C38 |
| 7 | 4.7u | CP_Elec_5x5.9 | C2, C3, C12, C13, C15, C23, C24 |
| 3 | 2.2n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4, C14, C25 |
| 6 | 470p | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C5, C6, C16, C17, C26, C27 |
| 24 | 100n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C7, C8, C9, C10, C18, C19, C20, C21 +16 |
| 1 | 10μ | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C31 |
| 29 | 100k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R5, R6, R8, R10, R11, R13, R22 +21 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2, R14, R17, R19, R25, R37, R38, R42 +7 |
| 5 | 30k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3, R26, R51, R73, R77 |
| 12 | 1k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R4, R9, R18, R23, R27, R31, R43, R48 +4 |
| 16 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R7, R16, R20, R21, R39, R41, R45, R46 +8 |
| 3 | 47k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R12, R35, R59 |
| 3 | 12k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R15, R40, R63 |
Dolphins design files
The KiCad project lives in the apaleslimghost/synths repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Dolphins: common questions
How big is the Dolphins PCB?
The Dolphins measures 127 × 128.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Dolphins?
171 components, from 26 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 Dolphins design files?
From the apaleslimghost/synths 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 Dolphins design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which apaleslimghost chose for the repository.
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