Cpm43
Gtrx0·cpm43
About the Cpm43 PCB
Cpm43 is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by Gtrx0, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-1.2 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 232.2 × 76.7 mm, with 184 components from 28 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ATmega32U4, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the PRTR5V0U2X. By type, the board carries 47 resistors, 43 diodes, 21 capacitors, 14 LEDs, 2 ICs and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
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Main components on the Cpm43
Cpm43 bill of materials (BOM)
184 components, 28 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATmega32U4 | QFP44 | U1 |
| 1 | PRTR5V0U2X | SOT143B | U2 |
| 1 | Q_NPN_BCE | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | Q1 |
| 1 | Crystal_GND24 | Crystal_SMD_3225-4pin_3.2x2.5mm | X1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | Pin_Header_Straight_1x04_Pitch2.54mm | J1 |
| 1 | 500mA Hold | Fuse_SMD1206_HandSoldering | F1 |
| 33 | MX-1U | MX-1U | MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX6, MX7, MX8 +25 |
| 1 | MX-1.25U | MX-1.25U-FLIPPED | MX13 |
| 1 | MX-1.75U | MX-1.75U | MX23 |
| 1 | MX-1.5U | MX-1.5U | MX24 |
| 1 | MX-1.25U | MX-1.5U | MX34 |
| 5 | MX-1.25U | MX-1.25U | MX35, MX36, MX37, MX39, MX40 |
| 1 | MX-2.75U | MX-2.75U | MX38 |
| 1 | 2x3 SPI | Pin_Header_Straight_2x03_Pitch2.54mm | SPI1 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | SW_SPST_TL3342 | SW1 |
| 2 | 22 | R_0805_HandSoldering | UR1, UR2 |
| 2 | 5.1k | R_0805_HandSoldering | UR3, UR4 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0805_HandSoldering | UR5 |
| 1 | HRO-TYPE-C-31-M-12 | HRO-TYPE-C-31-M-12-HandSoldering | USB1 |
| 2 | 22pF | C_0805_HandSoldering | XC1, XC2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | WS2812B | WS2812B | LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5, LED6, LED7, LED8 +6 |
| 43 | D | Diode-Hybrid-Back | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +35 |
| 18 | 0.1uf | C_0805_HandSoldering | C1, C2, C3, C5, C9, C10, C11, C12 +10 |
| 2 | 4.7uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C4, C7 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C6 |
| 1 | 1.5k | Resistor-Hybrid-Back | NPNR1 |
| 2 | 10k | Resistor-Hybrid-Back | R1, R2 |
| 44 | 470 | Resistor-Hybrid-Back | R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 +36 |
Cpm43 design files
The KiCad project lives in the Gtrx0/cpm43 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutcpm43.kicad_pcb
Cpm43: common questions
What microcontroller does the Cpm43 use?
The Cpm43 is built around the ATmega32U4, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the Cpm43 PCB?
The Cpm43 measures 232.2 × 76.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Cpm43?
184 components, from 28 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Cpm43 design files?
From the Gtrx0/cpm43 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Cpm43 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-1.2 license, which Gtrx0 chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Cpm43 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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