Minichord
BenjaminPoilve·minichord·hardware/PCB/touch zones/touch kicad template/touch kicad template.kicad_pcb
About the Minichord PCB
Minichord is an open source PCB design by BenjaminPoilve, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 32 × 76 mm, with 14 components from 2 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 12 transformers and 2 connectors.
It belongs with the test & measurement designs in this gallery.
From the project
A pocket-sized musical instrument
This folder contains the necessary ressources to build a minichord.
Main PCB schematics Main PCB Gerber file Touch zone PCB Gerber file Template for custom touch zone
Minichord bill of materials (BOM)
14 components, 2 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CONN_02X03_TOP_BOTTOM Conn_02x03_Top_Bottom | PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical_SMD | J1, J2 |
| 12 | Conn_01x01_Male | rond_touch_zone | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8 +4 |
Minichord design files
The KiCad project lives in the BenjaminPoilve/minichord repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Minichord: common questions
How big is the Minichord PCB?
The Minichord measures 32 × 76 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Minichord?
14 components, from 2 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 Minichord design files?
From the BenjaminPoilve/minichord 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 Minichord design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with BenjaminPoilve. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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