Inspectron sao dc34

d4rkwyng·inspectron-sao-dc34·hardware/dc34-sao.kicad_pcb

About the Inspectron sao dc34 PCB

Inspectron sao dc34 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by d4rkwyng, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58 × 52.6 mm, with 51 components from 23 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the W25Q128JVSIQ and ME6211C33M5G-N. By type, the board carries 21 capacitors, 12 resistors, 4 switches, 3 ICs, 3 connectors and 3 LEDs.

It belongs with the wearables designs in this gallery.

From the project

INSPECTRON 34 — DEF CON 34 CRT-TV badge add-on (SAO): RP2040 meme-GIF TV with a hidden puzzle game. KiCad hardware, CircuitPython firmware, desktop simulator, puzzle site. TUNE YOUR OWN SIGNAL.

A DEF CON 34 Simple Add-On shaped like a retro CRT television that plays looping meme GIFs on a 1.14" color IPS screen as TV channels — and hides a puzzle game. Mount it as a USB drive and drag your own GIFs on. Channel buttons surf memes (with TV static between channels, obviously).

- 38 visible channels of curated TV/movie/commercial memes on a Las Vegas-style dial — CH+/CH− surf, static wipe, channel bugs - "Declassify the Broadcast Authority" — solve the case files at inspectron34.com, dial answers on the device's FREQUENCY TUNER, and hidden channels come alive: dialed unlocks, station…

Inspectron sao dc34, from the project README — From the project README

Main components on the Inspectron sao dc34

RP2040 W25Q128JVSIQ ME6211C33M5G-N

Inspectron sao dc34 bill of materials (BOM)

51 components, 23 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
1	RP2040 QFN-56-1EP_7x7mm_P0.4mm_EP3.2x3.2mm_ThermalVias	QFN-56-1EP_7x7mm_P0.4mm_EP3.2x3.2mm_ThermalVias	U1
1	W25Q128JVSIQ SOIC-8_5.3x5.3mm_P1.27mm	SOIC-8_5.3x5.3mm_P1.27mm	U2
1	ME6211C33M5G-N SOT-23-5	SOT-23-5	U3
1	AO3401A SOT-23	SOT-23	Q1
1	AO3400A SOT-23	SOT-23	Q2
1	12MHZ Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm	Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm	Y1
1	SAO_1.69BIS PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical	PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
1	TYPE-C-31-M-12 USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12	USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12	J2
1	N114-2413THBIG01-H13 TFT_FPC_13P_N114	TFT_FPC_13P_N114	J3
1	LOGO	d4rkwyng	G1
4	C318884 SW_TS-1187A	SW_TS-1187A	SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4
1	C72043 LED_0603_1608Metric	LED_0603_1608Metric	LED1
2	C130719 red	LED_0402_1005Metric	LED2, LED3
1	B5819W D_SOD-123	D_SOD-123	D1
2	33PF C_0402_1005Metric	C_0402_1005Metric	C1, C2
12	100NF C_0402_1005Metric	C_0402_1005Metric	C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 +4
4	1UF C_0402_1005Metric	C_0402_1005Metric	C14, C15, C17, C18
3	10UF C_0805_2012Metric	C_0805_2012Metric	C16, C19, C21
4	R_0402_1005Metric	R_0402_1005Metric	R1, R2, R3, R6
2	100K R_0402_1005Metric	R_0402_1005Metric	R5, R11

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Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
2	27R R_0402_1005Metric	R_0402_1005Metric	R7, R8
2	5.1K R_0402_1005Metric	R_0402_1005Metric	R9, R10
2	470R	R_0402_1005Metric	R12, R13

Inspectron sao dc34 design files

The KiCad project lives in the d4rkwyng/inspectron-sao-dc34 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Layouthardware/dc34-sao.kicad_pcb
Schematichardware/dc34-sao.kicad_sch
BOMproduction/revA/dc34-sao-revA-BOM.csv

Inspectron sao dc34: common questions

What microcontroller does the Inspectron sao dc34 use?

The Inspectron sao dc34 is built around the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Inspectron sao dc34 PCB?

The Inspectron sao dc34 measures 58 × 52.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Inspectron sao dc34?

51 components, from 23 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 Inspectron sao dc34 design files?

From the d4rkwyng/inspectron-sao-dc34 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 Inspectron sao dc34 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which d4rkwyng chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Inspectron sao dc34 without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.