Nref batterypack backside

cetola·reform-next-mirror·nref-batterypack-v3/nref-batterypack-backside.kicad_pcb

Nref batterypack backside PCB layout, top view — open source board by cetola

About the Nref batterypack backside PCB

Nref batterypack backside is an open source PCB design by cetola, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 75 × 17 mm, with 3 components from 3 distinct parts.

It belongs with the power & battery and audio designs in this gallery.

From the project

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Nref batterypack backside, from the project README
From the project README

Nref batterypack backside bill of materials (BOM)

3 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
2036-3-57-15-00-00-03-0
C1+
Mill-Max
J1
1
2036-3-57-15-00-00-03-0
C3+
Mill-Max
J3
1
SM02B-SRSS-TB
FRONT_CONN
JST
J5

Nref batterypack backside design files

The KiCad project lives in the cetola/reform-next-mirror repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Nref batterypack backside: common questions

How big is the Nref batterypack backside PCB?

The Nref batterypack backside measures 75 × 17 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Nref batterypack backside?

3 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Nref batterypack backside design files?

From the cetola/reform-next-mirror repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Nref batterypack backside design in my own project?

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

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