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Dotmatrix

erikvanzijst·dotmatrix·kicad/matrix.kicad_pcb

Dotmatrix PCB layout, top view — open source board by erikvanzijst
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About the Dotmatrix PCB

Dotmatrix is an open source PCB design by erikvanzijst, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 76.2 × 76.2 mm, with 20 components from 7 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the TLC59025, 74HC595 and P-FET. By type, the board carries 11 ICs, 4 diodes, 3 capacitors, 1 connector and 1 resistor.

It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

16x16 LED dot matrix display PCB

16x16 Monochrome Dot Matrix Display ===================================

A project to design and create a custom LED matrix display.

Full writeup and details at: https://medium.com/@erikvanzijst/custom-16x16-matrix-display-pcb-96c40290c8bc

Dotmatrix, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Dotmatrix

TLC5902574HC595P-FET

Dotmatrix bill of materials (BOM)

20 components, 7 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
TLC59025
U1
2
74HC595
U2, U3
8
P-FET
U4, U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11
1
Conn_01x08
J1
4
DISP_LED_MAT_8x8_COM_ANODE
D1, D2, D3, D4
3
100nF
C1, C2, C3
1
2.2K
R1

Dotmatrix design files

The KiCad project lives in the erikvanzijst/dotmatrix repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Dotmatrix: common questions

How big is the Dotmatrix PCB?

The Dotmatrix measures 76.2 × 76.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Dotmatrix?

20 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Dotmatrix design files?

From the erikvanzijst/dotmatrix repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Dotmatrix design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with erikvanzijst. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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