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Backplane

dennisss·dacha·pkg/cluster/machines/jbod/boards/backplane/r1/backplane.kicad_pcb

Backplane PCB layout, top view — open source board by dennisss
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About the Backplane PCB

Backplane is an open source PCB design by dennisss, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 112.2 × 64 mm, with 30 components from 8 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 12 resistors, 8 capacitors, 6 connectors and 4 diodes.

From the project

Monorepo for awesome tools/projects/libraries

This is a monorepo/ecosystem of software/hardware solutions built by Dennis. Code is written primarily in Rust. Check out the partial list of what's available below.

To get started using the existing applications in this repo, follow the user guide.

Files in this repository are licensed according to the terms in the LICENSE file though sub-directories may contains separate LICENSE files that overrule this for all files in that sub-directory.

Backplane bill of materials (BOM)

30 components, 8 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
4
HDD
CN1, CN2, CN3, CN4
1
POWER
J1
1
MINI_SAS_HD
J2
4
LED
D1, D2, D3, D4
8
220u
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8
4
2R0
R1, R4, R7, R10
4
5R1
R2, R5, R8, R11
4
470
R3, R6, R9, R12

Backplane design files

The KiCad project lives in the dennisss/dacha repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Backplane: common questions

How big is the Backplane PCB?

The Backplane measures 112.2 × 64 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Backplane?

30 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Backplane design files?

From the dennisss/dacha repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Backplane design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which dennisss chose for the repository.

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