Interface
About the Interface PCB
Interface is an open source PCB design by eblade, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 99.1 × 99.1 mm, with 52 components from 38 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 22 connectors, 12 resistors, 8 diodes and 4 switches.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Synth stuff
Interface bill of materials (BOM)
52 components, 38 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INT_CLOCK_OUT | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J1 |
| 1 | EXT_CLOCK_IN | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J2 |
| 1 | DIR_IN | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J3 |
| 1 | RESET_IN | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J4 |
| 1 | ZERO_IN | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J5 |
| 1 | STEP_OUT | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J6 |
| 1 | EXT_RATE_CV | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J7 |
| 1 | EXT_POS_CV | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J8 |
| 1 | PULSELEN_CV | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J9 |
| 1 | OFFSET_A | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J10 |
| 1 | OFFSET_B | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J11 |
| 1 | OFFSET_C | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J12 |
| 1 | OFFSET_D | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J13 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_A | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J14 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_B | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J15 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_C | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J16 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_D | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J17 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_E | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J18 |
| 1 | OUTPUT_F | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J19 |
| 1 | TOP | PinHeader_1x16_P2.54mm_Vertical | J20 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOTTOM | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J21 |
| 1 | RIGHT | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J22 |
| 1 | RATE_OFFSET | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV1 |
| 1 | EXTPOS_OFFSET | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV2 |
| 1 | PULSELEN_OFFSET | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV3 |
| 1 | RATE_ATT | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV4 |
| 1 | EXTPOS_ATT | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV5 |
| 1 | PULSELEN_ATT | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Single_Vertical | RV6 |
| 1 | CLOCK_SW | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | RESET_SW | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW2 |
| 1 | ZERO_SW | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW3 |
| 1 | SEQ_DIR | PinSocket_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | SW4 |
| 1 | LED_INT_CLOCK | LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | LED_STEP_PULSE | LED_D3.0mm | D2 |
| 6 | D | D_DO-41_SOD81_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 |
| 4 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R5 |
| 2 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R6 |
| 6 | 100K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 |
Interface design files
The KiCad project lives in the eblade/synth repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Interface: common questions
How big is the Interface PCB?
The Interface measures 99.1 × 99.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Interface?
52 components, from 38 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Interface design files?
From the eblade/synth repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Interface design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with eblade. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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