BoostConverter
About the BoostConverter PCB
BoostConverter is an open source PCB design by dodotronix, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 28 mm, with 18 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM2595S-5. By type, the board carries 4 capacitors, 3 diodes, 2 connectors, 2 resistors, 1 IC and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the robotics & motion, rf & radio and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
electronic system to control breaks on handbikes remotely
Main components on the BoostConverter
BoostConverter bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM2595S-5 | TO-263-5_TabPin3 | U1 |
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_PT-1,5-2-3.5-H_1x02_P3.50mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 4 | MountingHole_Pad | TestPoint_Plated_Hole_D3.0mm | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 1 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_Bourns_3266Y_Vertical | RV1 |
| 2 | DIODE | D_SMA | D1, D2 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0805_2012Metric | D3 |
| 1 | L | L_Bourns_SRR1260 | L1 |
| 2 | C_Polarized | CP_Elec_8x10 | C1, C2 |
| 2 | C | C_0805_2012Metric | C3, C4 |
| 2 | R | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2 |
BoostConverter design files
The KiCad project lives in the dodotronix/RemBrake repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
BoostConverter: common questions
How big is the BoostConverter PCB?
The BoostConverter measures 50 × 28 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the BoostConverter?
18 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the BoostConverter design files?
From the dodotronix/RemBrake repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the BoostConverter design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dodotronix. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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