Nestronic Input Board
About the Nestronic Input Board
Nestronic Input Board is an open source PCB design by dkonigsberg, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 101.6 × 38.1 mm, with 16 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TCA8418 and TSL2591. By type, the board carries 8 switches, 3 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 capacitors and 1 connector.
It belongs with the audio and retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
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A good overview of the project can be found in these blog posts: Introducing the Nestronic Nestronic System Architecture Building the Nestronic Prototype Nestronic Input Board
A few videos demonstrating the project are here: First end-to-end test DuckTails! First prototype assembled and working! Completed case, buttons, and Blaster Master! * Nestronic Complete Assembly
Main components on the Nestronic Input Board
Nestronic Input Board bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCA8418 | WQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.45x2.45mm | U1 |
| 1 | TSL2591 | AMS_TSL2591 | U2 |
| 1 | Main Board | JST_SH_SM06B-SRSS-TB_1x06_P1.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Up | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | Down | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW2 |
| 1 | Left | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW3 |
| 1 | Right | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW4 |
| 1 | Select | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW5 |
| 1 | Start | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW6 |
| 1 | B | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW7 |
| 1 | A | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW8 |
| 1 | 0.1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C2 |
| 3 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2, R3 |
Nestronic Input Board design files
The KiCad project lives in the dkonigsberg/nestronic repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Nestronic Input Board: common questions
How big is the Nestronic Input Board?
The Nestronic Input Board measures 101.6 × 38.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nestronic Input Board?
16 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Nestronic Input Board design files?
From the dkonigsberg/nestronic repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Nestronic Input Board design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dkonigsberg. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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