Flexcable
About the Flexcable PCB
Flexcable is an open source PCB design by dsi-modchip, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 48.5 × 41.5 mm, with 4 components from 2 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 2 transistors and 2 resistors.
From the project
This repository contains the KiCAD design files for the DSi modchip and the cable flex-PCB.
This repository contains the KiCAD design files for the DSi modchip and the cable flex-PCB.
Currently, you'll have to order and make these yourself. I don't think making them widely available already is a good idea, there's still a few bugs left in the design.
The issues with the modchip PCB itself are listed here. Additionally, inserting a cable into the modchips USB socket too forcefully can cause the modchip PCB to snap in half, which is bad.
Flexcable bill of materials (BOM)
4 components, 2 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IRFHS8342PbF | PQFN6_2X2_INF | Q1, Q2 |
| 2 | 200 | R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2 |
Flexcable design files
The KiCad project lives in the dsi-modchip/pcb repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutflexcable/flexcable.kicad_pcb
- Schematicflexcable/flexcable.kicad_sch
Flexcable: common questions
How big is the Flexcable PCB?
The Flexcable measures 48.5 × 41.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 0.28 mm thick.
How many components are on the Flexcable?
4 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Flexcable design files?
From the dsi-modchip/pcb repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Flexcable design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which dsi-modchip chose for the repository.
