QPCR-root
hisashin·qNinja·kicad/Ninja/batch08/root/qPCR-root.kicad_pcb
About the QPCR-root PCB
QPCR-root is an open source Raspberry Pi PCB design by hisashin, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 138.5 × 65.2 mm, with 85 components from 32 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Raspberry_Pi_3A_Plus_wpi, from the Raspberry Pi family. Other key parts include the CJT1117-3.3, AP2210K-3.3TRG1, TL431DBZ and BD9D320EFJ-E2. By type, the board carries 26 capacitors, 19 resistors, 12 connectors, 8 ICs, 6 transistors and 3 diodes.
From the project
Open source Real-Time Quantitative PCR Implementation

Main components on the QPCR-root
QPCR-root bill of materials (BOM)
85 components, 32 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CJT1117-3.3 | SOT-223 | U1 |
| 1 | AP2210K-3.3TRG1 | SOIC-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_Pitch1.27mm | U2 |
| 5 | TL431DBZ | SOT-23 | U3, U4, U5, U6, U7 |
| 1 | BD9D320EFJ-E2 | SOIC-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_Pitch1.27mm | U8 |
| 6 | Q_NMOS_GSD | SOT95P240X112-3N | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6 |
| 1 | Raspberry_Pi_3A_Plus_wpi | Raspberry_Pi_3A+_3B+_4B_FaceDown_TopOnly | J1 |
| 8 | Conn_01x01_Male | Pin_Header_Straight_1x01_Pitch2.54mm | J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J9, J10 |
| 1 | Conn_01x20_Male | Pin_Header_Straight_2x10_Pitch1.27mm | J12 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack_Switch | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J13 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Male | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | J14 |
| 1 | Fuse | R_2512_HandSoldering | F1 |
| 5 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TB_SeeedOPL_320110028 | FAN1, HLID1, HLID2, HWELL1, HWELL2 |
| 1 | RPI_LCD_TOUCH_7INCH | RPI_LCD_TOUCH_7INCH_M2.5NONE | LCD1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Male | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | LCD1_POWER1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Male | Molex_KK-6410-02_02x2.54mm_Straight | LOCK1 |
| 1 | SW_Reed | Pin_Header_Straight_1x02_Pitch2.54mm | SW1 |
| 1 | D_Schottky | D_SOD-323_HandSoldering | D1 |
| 2 | D | D_SMB_Handsoldering | D2, D3 |
| 1 | 3.3uH(ALPS GLMC / TDK SPM6530) | SRN6045TA-3R3Y | L1 |
| 3 | 100uF | UWX1E101MCL1GB | C1, C11, C12 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4.7uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C2, C10, C13, C14, C23 |
| 4 | 22uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C3, C7, C25, C26 |
| 5 | 0.1uF | C_0603_HandSoldering | C4, C5, C8, C15, C24 |
| 3 | 0.01uF | C_0603_HandSoldering | C6, C21, C22 |
| 1 | 100pF | C_0603_HandSoldering | C9 |
| 5 | 10F2.7V | CP_Radial_P5.00mm | C16, C17, C18, C19, C20 |
| 4 | 150 | R_0603_HandSoldering | R1, R2, R6, R7 |
| 7 | 47k | R_0603_HandSoldering | R3, R4, R5, R8, R9, R10, R19 |
| 1 | 10k | R_0603_HandSoldering | R11 |
| 1 | 8.2Ω 3W | R_Axial_Power_L25.0mm_W6.4mm_P27.94mm | R12 |
| 5 | 1k2W | R_2512_HandSoldering | R13, R14, R15, R16, R17 |
| 1 | 261k | R_0603_HandSoldering | R18 |
QPCR-root design files
The KiCad project lives in the hisashin/qNinja repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
QPCR-root: common questions
What microcontroller does the QPCR-root use?
The QPCR-root is built around the Raspberry_Pi_3A_Plus_wpi, from the Raspberry Pi family.
How big is the QPCR-root PCB?
The QPCR-root measures 138.5 × 65.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the QPCR-root?
85 components, from 32 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 QPCR-root design files?
From the hisashin/qNinja repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the QPCR-root design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which hisashin chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the QPCR-root without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug Raspberry Pi firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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