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Xfaders

essigt·SpareFaders·Hardware/pcb/xFaders/xfaders.kicad_pcb

Xfaders PCB layout, top view — open source board by essigt

About the Xfaders PCB

Xfaders is an open source PCB design by essigt, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100.3 × 57.2 mm, with 27 components from 5 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the 4051 and BluePill_STM32F103C. By type, the board carries 18 connectors, 6 resistors and 3 ICs.

It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.

From the project

A (still work in progress) STM32-BluePill based MA-Style midi controller featuring 60 buttons and 15 faders.

A (still work in progress) STM32-BluePill based MA-Style midi controller featuring 60 buttons and 15 faders.

The project is made up of two PCB types. A controller PCB and a keys PCB with can be assambled both for the keys above or under the faders.

The files for the front plate will be uploaded soon.

Xfaders, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Xfaders

4051BluePill_STM32F103C

Xfaders bill of materials (BOM)

27 components, 5 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
2
4051
U1, U3
1
BluePill_STM32F103C
U2
15
Conn_01x03_Male
J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 +7
3
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J16, J17, J18
6
R
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6

Xfaders design files

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

Xfaders: common questions

How big is the Xfaders PCB?

The Xfaders measures 100.3 × 57.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Xfaders?

27 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Xfaders design files?

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

Can I use the Xfaders design in my own project?

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

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