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Cube64 SMD

darthcloud·cube64-dx·hardware/cube64.kicad_pcb

Cube64 SMD PCB layout, top view — open source PIC board by darthcloud

About the Cube64 SMD PCB

Cube64 SMD is an open source PIC PCB design by darthcloud, published on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 38 × 21 mm, with 40 components from 15 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the PIC18F24Q10, from the PIC family. Other key parts include the LTC3203B-1. By type, the board carries 28 resistors, 5 capacitors, 4 connectors, 2 ICs and 1 diode.

From the project

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Cube64 SMD, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Cube64 SMD

PIC18F24Q10LTC3203B-1

Cube64 SMD bill of materials (BOM)

40 components, 15 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
PIC18F24Q10
U1
1
LTC3203B-1
U2
1
ICSP
J1
1
CTRL
J2
1
UART
J3
1
SYS
J4
1
LTST-C195KGJRKT
LED_Dual_AACC
D1
3
2.2U
2.2u
C1, C2, C4
1
0.1U
0.1u
C3
1
4.7U
4.7u
C5
22
DNP
R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10 +14
2
1K
R3, R9
2
64.9
R13, R14
1
402K
R15
1
100K
R16

Cube64 SMD design files

The KiCad project lives in the darthcloud/cube64-dx repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Cube64 SMD: common questions

What microcontroller does the Cube64 SMD use?

The Cube64 SMD is built around the PIC18F24Q10, from the PIC family.

How big is the Cube64 SMD PCB?

The Cube64 SMD measures 38 × 21 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Cube64 SMD?

40 components, from 15 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 Cube64 SMD design files?

From the darthcloud/cube64-dx repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Cube64 SMD design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-2.0 license, which darthcloud chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Cube64 SMD without the hardware?

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

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