Kestrels
About the Kestrels PCB
Kestrels is an open source PCB design by apaleslimghost, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 70.5 × 59.2 mm, with 19 components from 11 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 6 connectors, 5 resistors, 3 diodes and 1 capacitor.
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
Kestrels bill of materials (BOM)
19 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | AudioJack2_SwitchT | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical | J1, J2, J5 |
| 1 | USB_B | USB_B_Lumberg_2411_02_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | AudioJack3 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ366ST_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | Conn_02x08_Odd_Even | PinHeader_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | IH0512SH | Converter_DCDC_XP_POWER-IHxxxxSH_THT | PS1 |
| 2 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | RV1, RV2 |
| 1 | VAL** | mousebite-2x5mm | mouse-bite-2mm-slot |
| 3 | LED | LED_D3.0mm | D1, D2, D3 |
| 1 | 47μ | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 2 | 100k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2 |
| 3 | R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3, R4, R5 |
Kestrels design files
The KiCad project lives in the apaleslimghost/synths repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Kestrels: common questions
How big is the Kestrels PCB?
The Kestrels measures 70.5 × 59.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Kestrels?
19 components, from 11 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 Kestrels 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 Kestrels design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which apaleslimghost chose for the repository.
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