DS4SnapbackBoard
About the DS4SnapbackBoard PCB
DS4SnapbackBoard is an open source PCB design by circuitsable, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 14 × 15.3 mm, with 3 components from 2 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 2 capacitors and 1 IC.
From the project
A mod PCB to stop snapback in DS4 controllers
This is a PCB that latches onto the bottom of your joysticks on a DualShock 4 intended to get rid of controller snapback.
Never heard of snapback? Here is a video describing it and why it is a problem.
I designed this because several of my DS4 controllers have had issues with snapback and the issues it entails, and because I prefered a cleaner result than through hole ceramic capacitors lying on the back of my controller's PCB. It connects the signal & ground pins of each axis' potentiometer to dampen the oscillations of the snapback.
DS4SnapbackBoard bill of materials (BOM)
3 components, 2 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ | PS4_joystick | U1 |
| 2 | C | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2 |
DS4SnapbackBoard design files
The KiCad project lives in the circuitsable/DS4SnapbackBoard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
DS4SnapbackBoard: common questions
How big is the DS4SnapbackBoard PCB?
The DS4SnapbackBoard measures 14 × 15.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the DS4SnapbackBoard?
3 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the DS4SnapbackBoard design files?
From the circuitsable/DS4SnapbackBoard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the DS4SnapbackBoard design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which circuitsable chose for the repository.