Hub
cUDGk·vrc-fbt-hardware·hub/hub.kicad_pcb
About the Hub PCB
Hub is an open source ESP32 PCB design by cUDGk, published on GitHub under the Custom license license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 60 × 48 mm, with 55 components from 31 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the C2913197, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the C6186, C22459454, C7519 and C55136. By type, the board carries 17 resistors, 14 capacitors, 9 ICs, 5 connectors, 4 fuses and 2 switches.
It belongs with the sensors and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
VRChat向けフルボディトラッキング基板 — ハブ+デイジーチェーン端末・数と位置を自由に変更可能・KiCad/OpenSCAD一式
腰のハブに端末を数珠つなぎするだけ。トラッカーの数も付ける場所も自由に決められる。
市販のフルトラは「6点」「8点」とセット構成が決め打ちで、膝だけ増やしたいとか肘に付けたいといった要求に応えてくれません。このプロジェクトは腰に付けるハブから端末をデイジーチェーンでぶら下げる方式にして、トラッカーの数と装着位置を後から自由に変えられるようにしたものです。
端末どうしは 4 線のケーブルで数珠つなぎになり、位置 ID はハブからのホップ数で自動的に決まります。設定ファイルを書き換える必要はありません。ケーブルを挿し替えれば、その日の用途に合わせて構成を変えられます。
回路図と基板はすべて Python のジェネレータから生成しています。KiCad で手で配線したものではないので、座標や配線を変えたければスクリプトを書き換えて再生成してください。
Main components on the Hub
Hub bill of materials (BOM)
55 components, 31 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C2913197 ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | U1 |
| 1 | C6186 AMS1117-3.3 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U2 |
| 1 | C22459454 ICM-45686 | LGA-14_3x2.5mm_P0.5mm_LayoutBorder3x4y | U3 |
| 5 | C7519 USBLC6-2SC6 | SOT-23-6 | U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 |
| 1 | C55136 SY6280AAC | SOT-23-5 | U9 |
| 1 | C2146 S8050 | SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | C165948 USB-C USB2.0 16P | USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 | J1 |
| 1 | C265102 PORT UP-L | JST_PH_S4B-PH-SM4-TB_1x04-1MP_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | C265102 PORT UP-R | JST_PH_S4B-PH-SM4-TB_1x04-1MP_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | C265102 PORT DN-L | JST_PH_S4B-PH-SM4-TB_1x04-1MP_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | C265102 PORT DN-R | JST_PH_S4B-PH-SM4-TB_1x04-1MP_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J5 |
| 1 | C94599 MLT-8530 | MLT-8530 | BZ1 |
| 4 | C492010 Ihold 200mA | Fuse_1206_3216Metric | F1, F2, F3, F4 |
| 1 | C221896 EN / RESET | SW_SPST_PTS810 | SW1 |
| 1 | C221896 BOOT | SW_SPST_PTS810 | SW2 |
| 1 | C2286 POWER | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | C2128 1N4148WS | D_SOD-323 | D2 |
| 1 | C28323 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | C2927050 22uF 16V Tantalum | CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A | C2 |
| 3 | C15850 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C3, C12, C13 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | C1525 100nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C4, C5, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C14 |
| 1 | C52923 1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C6 |
| 2 | C25905 5.1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2 |
| 2 | C60489 10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R3, R11 |
| 1 | C25117 470R | R_0402_1005Metric | R4 |
| 6 | C25092 22R | R_0402_1005Metric | R5, R6, R12, R13, R14, R15 |
| 1 | C21190 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R7 |
| 2 | C25940 4.7k | R_0402_1005Metric | R8, R9 |
| 1 | C25792 47k | R_0402_1005Metric | R10 |
| 1 | C25741 100k | R_0402_1005Metric | R16 |
| 1 | C25917 6.8k | R_0402_1005Metric | R17 |
Hub design files
The KiCad project lives in the cUDGk/vrc-fbt-hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layouthub/hub.kicad_pcb
- Schematichub/hub.kicad_sch
- BOMorder/hub/hub_bom.csv
Hub: common questions
What microcontroller does the Hub use?
The Hub is built around the C2913197, from the ESP32 family.
How big is the Hub PCB?
The Hub measures 60 × 48 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Hub?
55 components, from 31 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 Hub design files?
From the cUDGk/vrc-fbt-hardware 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 Hub design in my own project?
It is published under Custom license, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.
Can I test firmware for the Hub without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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