Nsumo hardware
artfulbytes·nsumo_hardware
About the Nsumo hardware PCB
Nsumo hardware is an open source TI MSP430/CC PCB design by artfulbytes, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 65 mm, with 73 components from 55 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the MSP430G2553IPW28, from the TI MSP430/CC family. Other key parts include the TSOP382xx, MP2359, TB6612FNG, C6186 and RS3E075AT. By type, the board carries 21 connectors, 16 resistors, 15 capacitors, 9 diodes, 7 ICs and 2 fuses.
It belongs with the robotics & motion designs in this gallery.
From the project
A 2-layer PCB for a small sumobot including MSP430G2553, regulators, motor drivers, and IR receiver.

Main components on the Nsumo hardware
Nsumo hardware bill of materials (BOM)
73 components, 55 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSOP382xx | Vishay_MINICAST-3Pin | U1 |
| 1 | MP2359 | TSOT-23-6 | U2 |
| 2 | TB6612FNG | SSOP-24_5.3x8.2mm_P0.65mm_LongPads | U3, U6 |
| 1 | MSP430G2553IPW28 | TSSOP-28_4.4x9.7mm_P0.65mm | U4 |
| 1 | C6186 AMS1117-3.3 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U5 |
| 1 | RS3E075AT | SOP-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U7 |
| 1 | Range_sensor_left | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0510_1x05_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Range_sensor_front | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0610_1x06_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | BattConn1 | JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | Range_sensor_front_left | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0510_1x05_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | BattConn0 | JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J5 |
| 1 | I2C | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Range_sensor_front_right | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0510_1x05_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J7 |
| 1 | UNUSED | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | Range_sensor_right | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0510_1x05_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J9 |
| 1 | UART | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J10 |
| 1 | SWD | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | LED | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | PWR | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 1 | MOT_FRONT_RIGHT | TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizont | J14 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOT_BACK_RIGHT | TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizont | J15 |
| 1 | MOT_FRONT_LEFT | TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizont | J16 |
| 1 | MOT_BACK_LEFT | TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizont | J17 |
| 1 | Ld_front_left | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0310_1x03_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J19 |
| 1 | Ld_back_left | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0310_1x03_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J20 |
| 1 | Ld_front_right | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0310_1x03_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J21 |
| 1 | Ld_back_right | Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0310_1x03_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J22 |
| 2 | 750mA | Fuse_1206_3216Metric | F1, F2 |
| 1 | SW_DPST_x2 | SW_Push_1P1T_NO_6x6mm_H9.5mm | SW1 |
| 1 | SW_SPST | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | SW2 |
| 5 | C2286 RED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1, D5, D7, D8, D9 |
| 1 | C72043 GREEN | LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 1 | C72038 YELLOW | LED_0603_1608Metric | D3 |
| 1 | C8598 B5819W | D_SOD-123 | D4 |
| 1 | C72041 BLUE | LED_0603_1608Metric | D6 |
| 1 | C408412 10uH | L_Sunlord_MWSA0518_5.4x5.2mm | L1 |
| 3 | C19702 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C13, C14 |
| 1 | C28323 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C2 |
| 1 | C96123 47uF | C_1206_3216Metric | C3 |
| 1 | C1710 10nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C4 |
| 1 | C1588 1nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C5 |
| 1 | C19702 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C6 |
| 1 | C28323 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C7 |
| 1 | C14663 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C8 |
| 4 | C49678 0.1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C9, C10, C11, C12 |
| 1 | C45783 22uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C15 |
| 1 | C25819 47k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | C25271 1 | R_0805_2012Metric | R2 |
| 1 | C17407 100k | R_0805_2012Metric | R3 |
| 2 | C17710 470 | R_0805_2012Metric | R4, R5 |
| 2 | C17513 1k | R_0805_2012Metric | R6, R7 |
| 2 | C17902 10k | R_1206_3216Metric | R8, R9 |
| 5 | C17408 100 | R_0805_2012Metric | R10, R11, R13, R14, R16 |
| 1 | C17719 49.9k | R_0805_2012Metric | R12 |
| 1 | 9.53k | R_0805_2012Metric | R15 |
Nsumo hardware design files
The KiCad project lives in the artfulbytes/nsumo_hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Nsumo hardware: common questions
What microcontroller does the Nsumo hardware use?
The Nsumo hardware is built around the MSP430G2553IPW28, from the TI MSP430/CC family.
How big is the Nsumo hardware PCB?
The Nsumo hardware measures 50 × 65 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nsumo hardware?
73 components, from 55 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 Nsumo hardware design files?
From the artfulbytes/nsumo_hardware 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 Nsumo hardware design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which artfulbytes chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Nsumo hardware without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug TI MSP430/CC firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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