Startracker
About the Startracker PCB
Startracker is an open source PCB design by dkm, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 91.4 × 71.1 mm, with 15 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the Pololu_Breakout_DRV8825. By type, the board carries 7 connectors, 4 resistors, 1 module, 1 switch and 1 capacitor.
From the project
Everything needed for building a simple Barndoor Tracker used for long exposure photograpy of stars.
Main components on the Startracker
Startracker bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pololu_Breakout_DRV8825 | Pololu_Breakout-16_15.2x20.3mm | A2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X03_VIN | JST_PH_B3B-PH-K_03x2.00mm_Straight | J1 |
| 1 | CONN_02X02 | Pin_Header_Straight_2x02 | J2 |
| 2 | CONN_01X04 | Pin_Header_Straight_1x04 | J3, J4 |
| 1 | ENDSW_CONN | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02 | J5 |
| 2 | CONN_01X02 | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02 | J6, J7 |
| 1 | CONN_02X04 | Pin_Header_Straight_2x04 | LCD1 |
| 1 | Rotary_Encoder_Switch | SF-ROTARY-ENCODER | SW1 |
| 1 | C | C_Radial_D8_L11.5_P3.5 | C1 |
| 4 | R | Resistor_Horizontal_RM7mm | R2, R3, R4, R_ENDSW1 |
Startracker design files
The KiCad project lives in the dkm/startracker repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Startracker: common questions
How big is the Startracker PCB?
The Startracker measures 91.4 × 71.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Startracker?
15 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Startracker design files?
From the dkm/startracker repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Startracker design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dkm. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.