Perfect pedal
dvhx·perfect-pedal-layout·kicad/perfect-pedal-layout-v2.kicad_pcb
About the Perfect pedal PCB
Perfect pedal is an open source PCB design by dvhx, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 60.4 × 115.8 mm, with 22 components from 16 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 9V (JST-XH) and Perfboard_23x26. By type, the board carries 6 connectors, 3 diodes, 2 ICs, 1 switch, 1 LED and 1 capacitor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Perfect single-board guitar pedal layout for 1590N1 (125B) enclosure
- all on one board - no off-board wiring, ribbon cables, or board connectors - top mounted jacks and standard DC barrel jack - easy insertion into enclosure - works both with through hole and SMD components - only standard and available parts - no oval holes in enclosure
Directory "kicad" contains Kicad project with the PCB including 3D models. You can also install included footprints and symbols library. This is how it looks like:

Main components on the Perfect pedal
Perfect pedal bill of materials (BOM)
22 components, 16 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9V (JST-XH) | Battery_JST_XH_female_2pin | U1 |
| 1 | Perfboard_23x26 | Perfboard_23x26 | U2 |
| 1 | Connector_DC_jack_3pin | Connector_DC_005_2.0 | JDC1 |
| 1 | Connector_Jack_6.35mm_female_stereo | Connector_Jack_6.35mm_female_stereo | JIN1 |
| 4 | P | P_Daugterboard_Mono_NC | P1, P2, P3, P4 |
| 1 | SMB/DO-214AA (e.g. VS-10BQ015HM3) | D_SMB | DSMD1 |
| 4 | Header_1x1_male | Header_1x1_male_upright | JEffectGnd1, JEffectIn1, JEffectOut1, JEffectPwr1 |
| 1 | Model | Enclosure_1590N1 | ModelEnclosure1590N1 |
| 1 | 4k7 RED, 20k BLUE | R_0.25W_vertical | RBAT2 |
| 1 | Switch_3P2T | Switch_3PDT | SW1 |
| 1 | D_LED | D_LED_3mm | DBAT1 |
| 1 | DO-27 (e.g. SR340, BAT34, 1N5817, 1N5822) | D_DO-27 | D1 |
| 1 | DO-27 | D_DO-27 | D2 |
| 1 | D_LED | D_LED_3mm | D3 |
| 1 | 220u | C_polarized_D6.35mm_H5.65mm_P2.54mm | C1 |
| 1 | 4k7 RED, 20k BLUE | R_0.25W | R1 |
Perfect pedal design files
The KiCad project lives in the dvhx/perfect-pedal-layout repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Perfect pedal: common questions
How big is the Perfect pedal PCB?
The Perfect pedal measures 60.4 × 115.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Perfect pedal?
22 components, from 16 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Perfect pedal design files?
From the dvhx/perfect-pedal-layout repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Perfect pedal design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which dvhx chose for the repository.
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