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Specter v1

bhasan60·specter_v1·pcb/Better_Hackpad.kicad_pcb

Specter v1 PCB layout, top view — open source board by bhasan60

About the Specter v1 PCB

Specter v1 is an open source PCB design by bhasan60, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 84.5 × 76.5 mm, with 21 components from 5 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO. By type, the board carries 10 switches, 9 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

While I have a lot of experience with 3D modeling in Onshape, designing a custom 2-layer PCB from scratch in KiCad was a massive learning experience for me. It was fun though :)

Specter v1, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Specter v1

MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO

Specter v1 bill of materials (BOM)

21 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO
U1
1
OLED Display
J1
9
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +1
1
RotaryEncoder_Switch
SW10
9
1N4148
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +1

Specter v1 design files

The KiCad project lives in the bhasan60/specter_v1 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Specter v1: common questions

How big is the Specter v1 PCB?

The Specter v1 measures 84.5 × 76.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Specter v1?

21 components, from 5 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 Specter v1 design files?

From the bhasan60/specter_v1 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 Specter v1 design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with bhasan60. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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