Level-Amp
cscott·rain-barrel·Transflective/Level-Amp-PCB/Level-Amp-PCB.kicad_pcb
About the Level-Amp PCB
Level-Amp is an open source PCB design by cscott, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 80.3 × 19.1 mm, with 11 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM324. By type, the board carries 4 capacitors, 3 connectors, 3 resistors and 1 IC.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
To do: 1) add STEMMA QT socket(s) 2) add power regulator (5V to 3.3V) 3) add I2C resistors? -- on base plate: (pads to regulate input to 12v (adj) / 5v / 3.3V) nah 2 STEMMA QT / 4 pin header(s) (2) 3 pin (+5V / SIG / GND) header to supply (5V-diode drop) outside, and to supply 5V
To do: 1) add STEMMA QT socket(s) 2) add power regulator (5V to 3.3V) 3) add I2C resistors? -- on base plate: (pads to regulate input to 12v (adj) / 5v / 3.3V) nah 2 STEMMA QT / 4 pin header(s) (2) 3 pin (+5V / SIG / GND) header to supply (5V-diode drop) outside, and to supply 5V power connect to 5V backfeed on unused HUZZAH pin used in basement motor shield Feather! IDC connector to display WATERGPIO (another 5v/sig/gnd header?) breadboard mounting motor shield rasp pi nano footprint -> (5V/SIG/GND) connector for snitch & routed i2c connection ---- To do: assign pin for DSCS Figure out how…
Main components on the Level-Amp
Level-Amp bill of materials (BOM)
11 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM324 | TSSOP-14_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm | U1 |
| 1 | Sensors | JST_XH_B4B-XH-A_1x04_P2.50mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | To ADC | JST_XH_B4B-XH-A_1x04_P2.50mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Input Power | JST_XH_B3B-XH-A_1x03_P2.50mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 2 | 10uF | CP_EIA-2012-15_AVX-P_Pad1.30x1.05mm_HandSolder | C1, C2 |
| 2 | .1uF | CP_EIA-2012-15_AVX-P_Pad1.30x1.05mm_HandSolder | C3, C4 |
| 3 | 150R | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3 |
Level-Amp design files
The KiCad project lives in the cscott/rain-barrel repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Level-Amp: common questions
How big is the Level-Amp PCB?
The Level-Amp measures 80.3 × 19.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Level-Amp?
11 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Level-Amp design files?
From the cscott/rain-barrel repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Level-Amp design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with cscott. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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