028INCH 8DIGIT
galopago·panel-mount-7-segment-display·028-inch-8-digit/028INCH_8DIGIT.kicad_pcb
About the 028INCH 8DIGIT PCB
028INCH 8DIGIT is an open source PCB design by galopago, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 43.8 × 21 mm, with 6 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MAX7219 and CC56-12CGKWA. By type, the board carries 3 ICs, 2 connectors and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
Open source 7 segment serially controlled led display that fits inside a generic 45x26mm panel mount plastic enclosure. Upgrade your function specific panel meter PCB with a new one controllable by your preferred MCU.
Open source 7 segment serially controlled led display that fits inside a generic 45x26mm panel mount plastic enclosure. Based on MAX7219 chip. This IC is controlled by a serial SPI bus.
PCB FRONT | PCB BACK ----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------- |
The display can be now controlled by Arduino (or any other) boards via serial bus, using a library written for led display modules based on MAX7219 chip.

Main components on the 028INCH 8DIGIT
028INCH 8DIGIT bill of materials (BOM)
6 components, 5 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAX7219 | SOIC-24W_7.5x15.4mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 2 | CC56-12CGKWA | 2841AS | U2, U3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05_Female | TerminalBlock_4Ucon_1x05_P3.50mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05_Male | PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
028INCH 8DIGIT design files
The KiCad project lives in the galopago/panel-mount-7-segment-display repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
028INCH 8DIGIT: common questions
How big is the 028INCH 8DIGIT PCB?
The 028INCH 8DIGIT measures 43.8 × 21 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the 028INCH 8DIGIT?
6 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the 028INCH 8DIGIT design files?
From the galopago/panel-mount-7-segment-display repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the 028INCH 8DIGIT design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which galopago chose for the repository.
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