DuPal V3
DuPAL-PAL-DUmper·DuPAL_Board·board/DuPal_V3/DuPal_V3.kicad_pcb
About the DuPal V3 PCB
DuPal V3 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by DuPAL-PAL-DUmper, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 116.8 × 73.7 mm, with 128 components from 26 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the 74HCT595, 74HCT02, 74HCT166 and SN74LV1T125DBV. By type, the board carries 86 resistors, 14 capacitors, 13 ICs, 5 connectors, 4 diodes and 2 jumpers.
From the project
This repository contains the KiCad files and the gerber files for the DuPAL boards.
Any use of this project is under your own responsibility. You will be responsible of checking the correct construction and functionality of your board and the compatiblity of the chips You will insert into it. By using this project You will agree that I cannot be held responsible if it will destroy any of your devices, damage your computer, burn down your house or whatever.

Main components on the DuPal V3
DuPal V3 bill of materials (BOM)
128 components, 26 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico | RPi_Pico_SMD_TH | U1 |
| 5 | 74HCT595 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U2, U3, U4, U5, U6 |
| 1 | 74HCT02 | SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mm | U7 |
| 5 | 74HCT166 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 |
| 1 | SN74LV1T125DBV | SOT-23-5 | U13 |
| 1 | 2N3904 | TO-92_Inline | Q1 |
| 1 | ZIF Socket | DIP_Socket-48 | J1 |
| 1 | Debug Header | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Extra | PinHeader_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 2 | Conn_01x21_Pin | PinHeader_1x21_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J5 |
| 1 | 500mA | Fuse_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | F1 |
| 1 | Switch 1 | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | Switch 2 | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP2 |
| 1 | G6K-2 | Relay_DPDT_Omron_G6K-2P-Y | K1 |
| 1 | RESET | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | 1N5818 | D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | SOCKET VCC | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D2 |
| 1 | SIPO ACT | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D3 |
| 1 | PISO ACT | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D4 |
| 13 | 100nF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 +5 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 1 | 2.2K | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 41 | 10K | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 +33 |
| 41 | 470K | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R42, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50, R51, R52 +33 |
| 1 | 1.2K | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R43 |
| 2 | 1K | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R44, R45 |
DuPal V3 design files
The KiCad project lives in the DuPAL-PAL-DUmper/DuPAL_Board repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
DuPal V3: common questions
What microcontroller does the DuPal V3 use?
The DuPal V3 is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.
How big is the DuPal V3 PCB?
The DuPal V3 measures 116.8 × 73.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the DuPal V3?
128 components, from 26 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the DuPal V3 design files?
From the DuPAL-PAL-DUmper/DuPAL_Board repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the DuPal V3 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, which DuPAL-PAL-DUmper chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the DuPal V3 without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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