Parakeets
apaleslimghost·synths·standalone/parakeets/parakeets.kicad_pcb
About the Parakeets PCB
Parakeets is an open source PCB design by apaleslimghost, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 76.2 × 94 mm, with 31 components from 19 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the HEF4093B and NE5532. By type, the board carries 10 resistors, 8 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 connectors, 1 transistor and 1 switch.
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 Parakeets
Parakeets bill of materials (BOM)
31 components, 19 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEF4093B | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | NE5532 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | 2N3904 | TO-92_Inline_Wide | Q1 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack_Switch | CUI_PJ-202A | J1 |
| 1 | AudioJack3 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ366ST_Vertical | J2 |
| 5 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | RV1, RV2, RV3, RV4, RV5 |
| 1 | SW_SPDT | Sub Mini Toggle Switch SPDT | SW1 |
| 1 | VAL** | mousebite-2.54x5.08mm | mouse-bite-2mm-slot |
| 1 | LED | LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 2 | 100n | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C1, C3 |
| 2 | 10u | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C2, C7 |
| 3 | 220n | C_Rect_L7.0mm_W3.5mm_P5.00mm | C4, C6, C8 |
| 1 | 1u | C_Rect_L7.0mm_W6.5mm_P5.00mm | C5 |
| 4 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R6, R8, R10 |
| 1 | 1M | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R2 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R3 |
| 2 | 2.2k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R5 |
| 1 | 470 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R7 |
| 1 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R9 |
Parakeets design files
The KiCad project lives in the apaleslimghost/synths repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Parakeets: common questions
How big is the Parakeets PCB?
The Parakeets measures 76.2 × 94 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Parakeets?
31 components, from 19 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 Parakeets 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 Parakeets design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which apaleslimghost chose for the repository.
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