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XFaders keys

essigt·SpareFaders·Hardware/pcb/xFaders_keys/xFaders_keys.kicad_pcb

XFaders keys PCB layout, top view — open source board by essigt

About the XFaders keys PCB

XFaders keys is an open source PCB design by essigt, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 354.3 × 53.3 mm, with 76 components from 3 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 45 switches, 30 diodes and 1 connector.

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 keys, from the project README
From the project README

XFaders keys bill of materials (BOM)

76 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J1
45
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +37
30
1N4007
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +22

XFaders keys 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 keys: common questions

How big is the XFaders keys PCB?

The XFaders keys measures 354.3 × 53.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the XFaders keys?

76 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the XFaders keys 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 keys 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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