Printalyzer DensiStick
dektronics·printalyzer-timer·hardware/densistick/densistick.kicad_pcb
About the Printalyzer DensiStick PCB
Printalyzer DensiStick is an open source PCB design by dektronics, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 85 × 22 mm, with 48 components from 29 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TSL2522, USBLC6-2SC6, MIC4812, FT260Q and MIC5365-1.8YC5. By type, the board carries 20 capacitors, 15 resistors, 7 ICs, 3 diodes, 1 connector and 1 switch.
From the project
F-Stop enlarging timer and print exposure meter
The Printalyzer is an F-Stop enlarging timer and print exposure meter.
A good overview of the project can be found in these blog posts: Introducing the Printalyzer! Printalyzer Project Update
Videos demonstrating the project are here: * Introducing the Printalyzer
The eventual goal of this project is to be available as a complete product available here: * Printalyzer Enlarging Timer

Main components on the Printalyzer DensiStick
Printalyzer DensiStick bill of materials (BOM)
48 components, 29 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSL2522 ams OSRAM | AMS_TSL2585_OLGA-6_2x1mm_P0.65mm | U1 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 STMicroelectronics | SOT-23-6 | U2 |
| 1 | MIC4812 Microchip Technology | Micrel_MSOP-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.73x1.7mm_ThermalVias | U3 |
| 1 | FT260Q FTDI | FTDI_WQFN-28-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.3x3.3mm | U4 |
| 1 | MIC5365-1.8YC5 Microchip Technology | SOT-353_SC-70-5 | U5 |
| 1 | CAT24C08 onsemi | TSSOP-8_4.4x3mm_P0.65mm | U6 |
| 1 | MCP4017-104E/LT Microchip Technology | SOT-363_SC-70-6 | U7 |
| 1 | Cable JST Sales America Inc. | JST_PH_B5B-PH-SM4-TB_1x05-1MP_P2.00mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | SW_Push Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div | SW_TH_Tactile_Omron_B3F-10xx | SW1 |
| 2 | LED Seoul Semiconductor Inc. | SunLike_LED_S1S0 | D1, D2 |
| 1 | ESD321 Texas Instruments | D_TI_SOD-523_DYA0002A | D5 |
| 1 | 600R Würth Elektronik | L_0603_1608Metric | FB1 |
| 1 | 1uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0402_1005Metric | C1 |
| 2 | 47pF YAGEO | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 10nF YAGEO | C_0603_1608Metric | C4 |
| 6 | 0.1uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0603_1608Metric | C5, C11, C13, C15, C18, C19 |
| 5 | 4.7uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0603_1608Metric | C6, C8, C9, C12, C14 |
| 3 | 1uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0603_1608Metric | C7, C16, C17 |
| 1 | 2.2uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0603_1608Metric | C10 |
| 1 | 4.7uF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0402_1005Metric | C27 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22R Yaego | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 4 | 10K Vishay Dale | R_0603_1608Metric | R2, R11, R12, R16 |
| 1 | 220R YAGEO | R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 3 | 33R YAGEO | R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R5, R6 |
| 2 | 1K Vishay Dale | R_0603_1608Metric | R7, R8 |
| 1 | 4.7K YAGEO | R_0603_1608Metric | R10 |
| 1 | 5.1k Yaego | R_0603_1608Metric | R13 |
| 1 | 200K TE Connectivity | R_0603_1608Metric | R20 |
| 1 | 8.25k Vishay Dale | R_0603_1608Metric | R23 |
Printalyzer DensiStick design files
The KiCad project lives in the dektronics/printalyzer-timer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Printalyzer DensiStick: common questions
How big is the Printalyzer DensiStick PCB?
The Printalyzer DensiStick measures 85 × 22 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Printalyzer DensiStick?
48 components, from 29 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Printalyzer DensiStick design files?
From the dektronics/printalyzer-timer repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Printalyzer DensiStick design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dektronics. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.