STTS
EthanKerman·STTS·hardware/STTS.kicad_pcb
About the STTS PCB
STTS is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by EthanKerman, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 85.5 × 54 mm, with 21 components from 6 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ATtiny1617-M, from the AVR/Arduino family. By type, the board carries 16 resistors, 2 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 battery holder and 1 diode.
It belongs with the audio and usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.
From the project
A behbeh credit card sized synth for your wallet. The keys are a full octave ad you can go up and down 2 more. The noise from a piezo disc which is why theres a hole in the board.
A behbeh credit card sized synth for your wallet. The keys are a full octave ad you can go up and down 2 more. The noise from a piezo disc which is why theres a hole in the board.
- 13 touch keys (C to high C), octave down, octave up, and mode - Three play modes of plain, arpeggio, vibrato - Octave shift of ±2 - Differential piezo drive for hopefully double the volume of a normal buzzer - Runs on one CR2016 coin cell, auto sleeps after 30 s, hold MODE to wake

Main components on the STTS
STTS bill of materials (BOM)
21 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATtiny1617-M | QFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.6x2.6mm | U1 |
| 1 | CR2016 | BAT-SMD_BS-2016-B2AA001 | BT1 |
| 1 | B5819W | D_SOD-123 | D2 |
| 1 | 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 100n | C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 16 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 +8 |
STTS design files
The KiCad project lives in the EthanKerman/STTS repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layouthardware/STTS.kicad_pcb
- Schematichardware/STTS.kicad_sch
STTS: common questions
What microcontroller does the STTS use?
The STTS is built around the ATtiny1617-M, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the STTS PCB?
The STTS measures 85.5 × 54 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 0.8 mm thick.
How many components are on the STTS?
21 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the STTS design files?
From the EthanKerman/STTS repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the STTS design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with EthanKerman. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the STTS without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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