LaserController
About the LaserController PCB
LaserController is an open source PCB design by GrussmayerLab, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 80 mm, with 44 components from 18 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TPS61023, SC0915, MCP6022, MCP4922-ESL and REF3025-AIDBZR. By type, the board carries 19 capacitors, 10 ICs, 6 connectors, 4 resistors, 2 transistors and 2 diodes.
From the project
1. Assemble the PCB: - Order the PCB from JLCPCB for ~$150 using the gerber.zip, bom.csv, and lasercontroller-top-pos.csv` files. - Use compatible JST cables.
1. Assemble the PCB: - Order the PCB from JLCPCB for ~$150 using the gerber.zip, bom.csv, and lasercontroller-top-pos.csv` files. - Use compatible JST cables.
2. Install MicroManager 2.0: - Download and install MicroManager 2.0.
3. Copy Files: - Copy the precompiled EMU folder and mmgrdalGrussmayerLab-LaserController.dll into the root directory of MicroManager.
Main components on the LaserController
LaserController bill of materials (BOM)
44 components, 18 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPS61023 | SOT-563 | U1 |
| 1 | SC0915 | MODULE_SC0915 | U2 |
| 3 | MCP6022 | SOIC-8-SN | U3, U7, U9 |
| 3 | MCP4922-ESL | SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mm | U4, U6, U8 |
| 1 | REF3025-AIDBZR | SOT-23-3 | U5 |
| 1 | TXS0108EPW | Texas_PW0020A_TSSOP-20_4.4x6.5mm_P0.65mm | U10 |
| 2 | AO3400A | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | S3B-PH-K-S_LF__SN_ | JST_PH_S3B-PH-K_1x03_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 3 | S3B-PH-K-S_LF__SN_ | JST_PH_S3B-PH-K_1x03_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | FTSH-105-01-F-DV-P FTSH-105-01-F-DV-P-TR | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-P-TR | J8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J9 |
| 2 | SM4007PL | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2 |
| 1 | XEL4030-102MEC | IND_XEL4030-102MEC | L1 |
| 10 | 10U 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C3, C4, C5, C8, C9, C10, C12 +2 |
| 9 | 100N 100n | C_0805_2012Metric | C2, C6, C7, C11, C13, C15, C17, C18 +1 |
| 1 | 820K 820k | R_0805_2012Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 100K 100k | R_0805_2012Metric | R2 |
| 2 | 10K 10k | R_0805_2012Metric | R3, R4 |
LaserController design files
The KiCad project lives in the GrussmayerLab/LaserController repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LaserController: common questions
How big is the LaserController PCB?
The LaserController measures 100 × 80 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LaserController?
44 components, from 18 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the LaserController design files?
From the GrussmayerLab/LaserController repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LaserController design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with GrussmayerLab. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.