Medusa
Gtrx0·Medusa
About the Medusa PCB
Medusa is an open source PCB design by Gtrx0, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-1.2 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 133.4 × 95.4 mm, with 77 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the Core51822B. By type, the board carries 35 LEDs, 35 diodes, 2 transistors, 2 battery holders, 1 IC and 1 connector.
It belongs with the keyboards and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
Ble 5x7 Ortholinear Keyboard

Main components on the Medusa
Medusa bill of materials (BOM)
77 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core51822B | Core51822(B) | U1 |
| 2 | SI2302 | SI3202CDS | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | programming_port | J1 |
| 2 | Battery_Cell | Keystone_1058_1x2032-CoinCell | BT1, BT2 |
| 1 | KEYSW | Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.00mm | k1 |
| 35 | MX-1U | MX-1U-NoLED | MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX6, MX7, MX8 +27 |
| 35 | D_ALT | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +27 |
Medusa design files
The KiCad project lives in the Gtrx0/Medusa repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Medusa: common questions
How big is the Medusa PCB?
The Medusa measures 133.4 × 95.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Medusa?
77 components, from 7 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 Medusa design files?
From the Gtrx0/Medusa repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Medusa design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-1.2 license, which Gtrx0 chose for the repository.