Step counter
About the Step counter PCB
Step counter is an open source PCB design by draklowell, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 99.5 mm, with 16 components from 6 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74HC00, 74HC193 and 74HC245. By type, the board carries 8 capacitors and 7 ICs.
From the project
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
ConnectorPinSocket2.54mm:PinSocket2x19P2.54mm_Vertical
Main components on the Step counter
Step counter bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74HC00 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U1 |
| 4 | 74HC193 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U2, U3, U4, U5 |
| 2 | 74HC245 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U6, U7 |
| 1 | BusConnector | BUS_PCIexpress_x16 | BC1 |
| 1 | C | C_Radial_D6.3mm_H5.0mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 7 | C | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 |
Step counter design files
The KiCad project lives in the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Step counter: common questions
How big is the Step counter PCB?
The Step counter measures 100 × 99.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Step counter?
16 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Step counter design files?
From the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Step counter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which draklowell chose for the repository.
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