PWNSAT
ElectronicCats·PWNCUBE·hardware/PWNSAT/PWNSAT.kicad_pcb
About the PWNSAT PCB
PWNSAT is an open source PCB design by ElectronicCats, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 83 × 83 mm, with 114 components from 45 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the W25N02KVZEIR, EA3059, FSUSB30MUX, MT3608 and AP2114H-3.3. By type, the board carries 54 capacitors, 29 resistors, 7 ICs, 7 inductors, 5 connectors and 4 diodes.
It belongs with the rf & radio and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
The Vulnerable Satellite Hacking Platform for Learning Through Research
PwnSat is the first open-source, vulnerable-by-design aerospace cybersecurity platform. It bridges the gap between traditional IT security and specialized Space Mission Operations (SMO). Developed over six years of research, PwnSat 2.0 scales from a basic FlatSat to a high-fidelity enterprise environment, designed specifically for advanced offensive and defensive research.

Main components on the PWNSAT
PWNSAT bill of materials (BOM)
114 components, 45 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ | RV1106G3 | U1 |
| 1 | W25N02KVZEIR | WSON-8-1EP_8x6mm_P1.27mm_EP3.4x4.3mm | U2 |
| 1 | EA3059 | VQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm | U3 |
| 1 | FSUSB30MUX | IC_FSUSB42UMX | U5 |
| 1 | MT3608 | SOT-23-6 | U6 |
| 1 | AP2114H-3.3 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U7 |
| 1 | SL2.1A | SO-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U8 |
| 1 | Crystal | Crystal_SMD_3215-2Pin_3.2x1.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | 24MHz | Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y2 |
| 1 | Crystal_GND2 | Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Sensors | PinHeader_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 2 | USB_A | USB_A_Connfly_DS1095 | J4, J5 |
| 1 | Source | PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 2 | 2A | Fuse_0603_1608Metric | F2, F3 |
| 2 | SW_Push | TS1088R02026 | SW1, SW2 |
| 1 | USB Selector | SW_Slide_SPDT_Angled_CK_OS102011MA1Q | SW4 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 3 | SS34 | D_SMA | D5, D6, D7 |
| 2 | 120R@100M | L_0603_1608Metric | FB1, FB2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1.5uH | L_1008_2520Metric | L1, L2, L3, L4 |
| 1 | 4.7uH | LQH5BPN | L5 |
| 11 | 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C3, C8, C11, C16, C23, C25, C28 +3 |
| 12 | 100nF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C2, C6, C7, C14, C15, C18, C24, C26 +4 |
| 7 | 1uF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C4, C5, C9, C10, C12, C13, C17 |
| 4 | 18pF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C19, C20, C21, C22 |
| 1 | 1nF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C27 |
| 4 | 220pf | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C31, C33, C39, C41 |
| 6 | 22uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C32, C34, C40, C42, C50, C51 |
| 4 | 47uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C38, C43, C44, C45 |
| 1 | 220uF | C_1206_3216Metric | C46 |
| 2 | 100uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C52, C57 |
| 2 | 4.7uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C53, C54 |
| 3 | 100 | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R4, R11 |
| 1 | 240R | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R2 |
| 5 | 10K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R3, R7, R9, R12, R13 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 2 | 22 | R_0603_1608Metric | R6, R8 |
| 8 | 100K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R10, R17, R18, R19, R21, R23, R24, R25 |
| 1 | 510K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R14 |
| 3 | 200K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R15, R20, R22 |
| 1 | 110K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R16 |
| 2 | 4.7K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R26, R27 |
| 1 | 110K | R_0603_1608Metric | R36 |
| 1 | 15K | R_0603_1608Metric | R37 |
PWNSAT design files
The KiCad project lives in the ElectronicCats/PWNCUBE repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PWNSAT: common questions
How big is the PWNSAT PCB?
The PWNSAT measures 83 × 83 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PWNSAT?
114 components, from 45 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PWNSAT design files?
From the ElectronicCats/PWNCUBE repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PWNSAT design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ElectronicCats. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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