LowerBuffer
About the LowerBuffer PCB
LowerBuffer is an open source PCB design by Chrismettal, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 52 × 40 mm, with 18 components from 17 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ICL7660. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 5 capacitors, 3 connectors, 1 IC, 1 transistor and 1 switch.
It belongs with the audio and test & measurement designs in this gallery.
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Main components on the LowerBuffer
LowerBuffer bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 17 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICL7660 TL072 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 1 | BF545A AO3401A | SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | CONN_01X04 AudioJack3 | Audio_Jack_PJ-602B | J1 |
| 1 | AudioJack3 | Audio_Jack_PJ-602B | J2 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack | DC_Barrel_Jack_Thinline_Wired_Standing | J3 |
| 1 | SW_Push_3PDT | Footswitch_3PDT | SW1 |
| 1 | 1N4004 LED | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | 10UF 100uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 10UF 220nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 1 | 10UF 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C3 |
| 1 | 22NF 220nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C4 |
| 1 | 470PF 220nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C5 |
| 1 | 51R 390R | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 2k2 | R_0603_1608Metric | R2 |
| 1 | 10K 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R4 |
| 2 | 10K 2M2 | R_0603_1608Metric | R5, R6 |
LowerBuffer design files
The KiCad project lives in the Chrismettal/PedalDev repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LowerBuffer: common questions
How big is the LowerBuffer PCB?
The LowerBuffer measures 52 × 40 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LowerBuffer?
18 components, from 17 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 LowerBuffer design files?
From the Chrismettal/PedalDev 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 LowerBuffer design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, which Chrismettal chose for the repository.
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