GettingToBlinky
arildj78·GettingToBlinky
About the GettingToBlinky PCB
GettingToBlinky is an open source PCB design by arildj78, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 91.5 × 61 mm, with 22 components from 19 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MC34063AP and NE555P. By type, the board carries 7 capacitors, 7 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes, 1 battery holder and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
A basic introduction to KiCad and electronics design

Main components on the GettingToBlinky
GettingToBlinky bill of materials (BOM)
22 components, 19 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MC34063AP onsemi | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | NE555P Texas Instruments | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | Battery Keystone Electronics | BatteryHolder_TruPower_BH-331P_3xAA | BT1 |
| 1 | 240p KEMET | C_Rect_L7.0mm_W3.5mm_P5.00mm | Ct1 |
| 1 | 240m YAGEO | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | Rsc1 |
| 1 | 1N5819 STMicroelectronics | D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | Green Inolux | LED_D5.0mm | D2 |
| 1 | 15u Bourns Inc. | L_Radial_D8.7mm_P5.00mm_Fastron_07HCP | L1 |
| 2 | 100u Chinsan (Elite) | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2 |
| 1 | 22u Murata Electronics | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 2 | 470u Chinsan (Elite) | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C4, C7 |
| 1 | 1u TDK Corporation | C_Disc_D5.1mm_W3.2mm_P5.00mm | C5 |
| 1 | 0.1u KEMET | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C6 |
| 2 | 180 Stackpole Electronics Inc | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R4 |
| 1 | 64k9 YAGEO | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 16k2 YAGEO | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R3 |
| 1 | 1k5 YAGEO | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R5 |
| 1 | 75 Stackpole Electronics Inc | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R6 |
| 1 | 8.06 KOA Speer Electronics, Inc. | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R7 |
GettingToBlinky design files
The KiCad project lives in the arildj78/GettingToBlinky repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutBoard rev A.kicad_pcb
GettingToBlinky: common questions
How big is the GettingToBlinky PCB?
The GettingToBlinky measures 91.5 × 61 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the GettingToBlinky?
22 components, from 19 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the GettingToBlinky design files?
From the arildj78/GettingToBlinky repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the GettingToBlinky design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which arildj78 chose for the repository.
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