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Protector

byrantech·laptop·keyboard/protector/protector.kicad_pcb

Protector PCB layout, top view — open source board by byrantech

About the Protector PCB

Protector is an open source PCB design by byrantech, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 32.2 × 15.4 mm, with 6 components from 5 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the BQ29707. By type, the board carries 2 transistors, 2 resistors, 1 IC and 1 capacitor.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.

nRF52840-based wireless mechanical keyboard with Cherry ULP switches.

Keycap model: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84a4de0481dc58ca7a1fb22c/w/5ff1a0cc24fa744c0cb7a3a5/e/e79186c43fe11bbd17587153

The full keyboard CAD is in the main chassis OnShape link.

Other sized keycaps modified from Carin keyboard with Blender (very sketchy and not very reproducible, so I won't put it up)

Main components on the Protector

BQ29707

Protector bill of materials (BOM)

6 components, 5 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
BQ29707
U1
2
CSD16301Q2
Q1, Q2
1
0.1uF
C1
1
330R
R1
1
2.2k
R2

Protector design files

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

Protector: common questions

How big is the Protector PCB?

The Protector measures 32.2 × 15.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Protector?

6 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Protector design files?

From the byrantech/laptop repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Protector design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which byrantech chose for the repository.

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