Boost
About the Boost PCB
Boost is an open source PCB design by Ashok-0167, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40.3 × 39 mm, with 12 components from 8 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 4 capacitors, 1 diode, 1 inductor and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the power & battery and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
2. Open the project in KiCad: - Open KiCad and load the required .pro file. - Access the schematic editor and PCB layout as needed. 3. Generate Gerber files for manufacturing: - Use KiCad's "Plot" function to export Gerber files.
2. Open the project in KiCad: - Open KiCad and load the required .pro file. - Access the schematic editor and PCB layout as needed. 3. Generate Gerber files for manufacturing: - Use KiCad's "Plot" function to export Gerber files.
For any questions or collaborations, contact me at [gokul567gd@gmail.com].
Boost bill of materials (BOM)
12 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Conn_01x01_Pin | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | 50K | Potentiometer_Bourns_3296W_Vertical | RV1 |
| 1 | SS34 | D_SMA | D1 |
| 1 | 33uH | L_Axial_L26.0mm_D9.0mm_P30.48mm_Horizontal_Fastron_77A | L1 |
| 1 | 47uF/50V | C_Radial_D6.3mm_H11.0mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_Radial_D5.0mm_H11.0mm_P2.00mm | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 220uF/50V | C_Axial_L12.0mm_D8.5mm_P20.00mm_Horizontal | C4 |
| 1 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
Boost design files
The KiCad project lives in the Ashok-0167/PCB-by-Kicad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutboostConverter/boost.kicad_pcb
- SchematicboostConverter/boost.kicad_sch
Boost: common questions
How big is the Boost PCB?
The Boost measures 40.3 × 39 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Boost?
12 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Boost design files?
From the Ashok-0167/PCB-by-Kicad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Boost design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Ashok-0167. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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