PB 16
computergeek1507·PB_16·PB_16v1/PB_16.kicad_pcb
About the PB 16 PCB
PB 16 is an open source PCB design by computergeek1507, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 148.1 × 102.6 mm, with 83 components from 52 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the POCKETBEAGLE-SC-569, UNIVERSE5V, SN74HCT245N, UA9638CP and FT24C256A-UDR-B. By type, the board carries 29 connectors, 19 fuses, 11 resistors, 8 capacitors, 6 ICs and 6 diodes.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
Open source FPP PB16 Pixel Controller
This documentation describes Open Hardware and is licensed under the CERN Open Hardware License Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal. (CERN-OHL-S)
You may redistribute and modify this documentation under the terms of the CERN OHL-S-v2 (https://ohwr.org/cernohls_v2.txt). This documentation is distributed WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please see the CERN OHL v2-S for applicable conditions

Main components on the PB 16
PB 16 bill of materials (BOM)
83 components, 52 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POCKETBEAGLE-SC-569 | BEAGLE_POCKETBEAGLE-SC-569 | U1 |
| 1 | UNIVERSE5V Universe5V | Universal_5V_Horizontal | U2 |
| 2 | SN74HCT245N | SN74HCT245N | U3, U4 |
| 1 | UA9638CP | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U5 |
| 1 | FT24C256A-UDR-B 24L256 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U6 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String1 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String2 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String3 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String4 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String5 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String6 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String7 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String8 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String9 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J9 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String10 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J10 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String11 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String12 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String13 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String14 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J14 |
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String15 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J15 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1843619/OSTTJ0311530 String16 | PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_3-G-3.5_1x03_P3.50mm_Vertical | J16 |
| 1 | OSTYK51102030 Power In Left | BARRIER_BLOCK_1ROW_2POS_P9.5MM | J17 |
| 1 | OSTYK51102030 Power In Right | BARRIER_BLOCK_1ROW_2POS_P9.5MM | J18 |
| 1 | 1050570001 USB | USB_A_Molex_105057_Vertical | J19 |
| 1 | A-2014-2-4-R DMX1 RJ45 | RJ45_Amphenol_54602-x08_Horizontal | J20 |
| 1 | A-2014-2-4-R DMX2 RJ45 | RJ45_Amphenol_54602-x08_Horizontal | J21 |
| 1 | 1729034 DMX2 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-4_1x04_P5.00mm_Horizontal | J22 |
| 1 | 61300311121 VIN Voltage | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J23 |
| 1 | SBH11-PBPC-D20-ST-BK Expansion Header | IDC-Header_2x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J24 |
| 1 | 61300511121 RTC Conn | PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J25 |
| 1 | PPTC041LFBN-RC OLED Select | PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J26 |
| 1 | B4B-XH-A(LF)(SN) GPIO Header | JST_XH_B4B-XH-A_1x04_P2.50mm_Vertical | J27 |
| 1 | 1727010 Aux Pwr | PHOENIX_MKDS1_2-3.81 | J28 |
| 1 | 61300311121 VIN Select | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J29 |
| 18 | 3544-2 | FUSE_3544-2 | F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 +10 |
| 1 | RXEF050-2 500ma | Fuse_BelFuse_0ZRE0005FF_L8.3mm_W3.8mm | F19 |
| 1 | JS202011CQN DMX_Renard_Select | SW_CK_JS202011CQN_DPDT_Straight | SW1 |
| 1 | JS202011CQN DMX_LOR_Select | SW_CK_JS202011CQN_DPDT_Straight | SW3 |
| 1 | 1825910-6 Enter BTN | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW4 |
| 1 | 1825910-6 Down BTN | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW5 |
| 2 | SB5100-T | D_DO-201AD_P12.70mm_Horizontal | D1, D2 |
| 1 | 1N5338BRLG Zener 5.1V | D_5W_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D3 |
| 1 | WP3A8GD 5V LED | LED_D3.0mm_Clear | D4 |
| 1 | WP3A8GD VIN1 LED | LED_D3.0mm_Clear | D5 |
| 1 | WP3A8GD VIN2 LED | LED_D3.0mm_Clear | D6 |
| 1 | ECA-1HM221 220uF | CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 16ZLH100MEFC5X11 100uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C2 |
| 6 | SR215C104KARTR1 0.1uF | C_Rect_L7.0mm_W2.0mm_P5.00mm | C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 |
| 3 | CF14JT120R 120 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3 |
| 2 | CF14JT1K00 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R5 |
| 2 | CF14JT4K70 4.7K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R6, R7 |
| 4 | 4608X-102-330LF 33 | R_Array_SIP8 | RN1, RN2, RN3, RN4 |
PB 16 design files
The KiCad project lives in the computergeek1507/PB_16 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PB 16: common questions
How big is the PB 16 PCB?
The PB 16 measures 148.1 × 102.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PB 16?
83 components, from 52 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 PB 16 design files?
From the computergeek1507/PB_16 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 PB 16 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which computergeek1507 chose for the repository.
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