MJBOTS-CubeSat
About the MJBOTS-CubeSat PCB
MJBOTS-CubeSat is an open source PCB design by danielwilczak101, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 88.1 × 82.7 mm, with 15 components from 15 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM2596S and MCP3008-I/SL. By type, the board carries 11 connectors, 2 ICs and 2 resistors.
It belongs with the science & space designs in this gallery.
From the project
Originally part of the NASA Asteroid flyer program has been repurposed by the EPPL to allow anyone interested in controls to go online and connect with a real working device and test their own control algorithms on a live device that is connected to the global internet.
Main components on the MJBOTS-CubeSat
MJBOTS-CubeSat bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 15 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM2596S | LM2596S_mod | U1 |
| 1 | MCP3008-I/SL | SOIC127P600X175-16N | U2 |
| 1 | Display | PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | MPU 6050 | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Pi_GPIO | PinHeader_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | CAN | DSUB-9_Male_Vertical_P2.77x2.84mm | J4 |
| 1 | MOTOR1 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | MOTOR2 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | INPUT-XT60 | AMASS_XT60PW-M | J7 |
| 1 | MOTOR1-XT30 | XT30PWM | J8 |
| 1 | MOTOR2-XT30 | XT30PWM | J9 |
| 1 | MOTOR3-XT30 | XT30PWM | J10 |
| 1 | MOTOR3 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | 2k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 1k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2 |
MJBOTS-CubeSat design files
The KiCad project lives in the danielwilczak101/EasyControls repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
MJBOTS-CubeSat: common questions
How big is the MJBOTS-CubeSat PCB?
The MJBOTS-CubeSat measures 88.1 × 82.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MJBOTS-CubeSat?
15 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MJBOTS-CubeSat design files?
From the danielwilczak101/EasyControls repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MJBOTS-CubeSat design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with danielwilczak101. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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