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Basic rgb

FromDarkHell·LegoDimensionsRGB·projects/rgb-controller/schematic/basic-rgb.kicad_pcb

Basic rgb PCB layout, top view — open source ESP32 board by FromDarkHell

About the Basic rgb PCB

Basic rgb is an open source ESP32 PCB design by FromDarkHell, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 49.5 × 37.3 mm, with 7 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-ESP32-S3-SMD, from the ESP32 family. By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 2 resistors and 1 IC.

It belongs with the iot & wireless designs in this gallery.

From the project

A complete reimplementation of the LEGO Dimensions toypad spec using embedded C++

This project is a simple ESP32-S3-based controller for (PS3/Wii U/PS4) LEGO Dimensions playpads. Note: This project does not emulate a full playpad. It only provides remote control of the LED colors via a web interface.

- Control the colors via a basic HTML webpage - (Semi) real-time HTTP logs of USB packets / etc

How To: - Connect the USB breakout board D-/D+ pins to your ESP32 - Splice a USB cable (or use a USB C/etc breakout board), and connect the VUSB and GND to the ESP32 and the USB Breakout Board.

Basic rgb, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Basic rgb

XIAO-ESP32-S3-SMD

Basic rgb bill of materials (BOM)

7 components, 6 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-ESP32-S3-SMD
U1
1
PLAYPAD
J1
1
FTDI
J2
1
USB_DBG
J3
1
USB_C_Receptacle_PowerOnly_6P
J4
2
5.1k
R1, R2

Basic rgb design files

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

Basic rgb: common questions

What microcontroller does the Basic rgb use?

The Basic rgb is built around the XIAO-ESP32-S3-SMD, from the ESP32 family.

How big is the Basic rgb PCB?

The Basic rgb measures 49.5 × 37.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Basic rgb?

7 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Basic rgb design files?

From the FromDarkHell/LegoDimensionsRGB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Basic rgb design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Basic rgb without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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