KICAD OptoInputMinimal
bcelary·KICAD_OptoInputMinimal
About the KICAD OptoInputMinimal PCB
KICAD OptoInputMinimal is an open source PCB design by bcelary, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 75.4 × 58.8 mm, with 28 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 4N25. By type, the board carries 16 resistors, 8 ICs and 4 connectors.
From the project
Primitive/minimalistic optoinput board
Input R: 1K Output R: 4.7K Optocoupler: 4n25 3.5mm screw terminal blocks (e.g. 6pcs of 2 pin and 3pcs of 3 pin)

Main components on the KICAD OptoInputMinimal
KICAD OptoInputMinimal bill of materials (BOM)
28 components, 5 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4N25 | DIP-6_W7.62mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 |
| 2 | CONN_01X08 | TerminalBlock_Pheonix_PT-3.5mm_8pol | P1, P2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X03 | TerminalBlock_Pheonix_PT-3.5mm_3pol | P3 |
| 1 | CONN_01X02 | TerminalBlock_Pheonix_PT-3.5mm_2pol | P6 |
| 16 | R | Resistor_Horizontal_RM10mm | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +8 |
KICAD OptoInputMinimal design files
The KiCad project lives in the bcelary/KICAD_OptoInputMinimal repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutoptoinput.kicad_pcb
KICAD OptoInputMinimal: common questions
How big is the KICAD OptoInputMinimal PCB?
The KICAD OptoInputMinimal measures 75.4 × 58.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the KICAD OptoInputMinimal?
28 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the KICAD OptoInputMinimal design files?
From the bcelary/KICAD_OptoInputMinimal repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the KICAD OptoInputMinimal design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which bcelary chose for the repository.