Pi tin main
jackw01·pi-tin·pcb_main_r2/mintypcb.kicad_pcb
About the Pi tin main PCB
Pi tin main is an open source PCB design by jackw01, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 89 × 55.5 mm, with 77 components from 35 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LMV393M8-13, MCP73833T-FCI/MF, PAM2401SCADJ and MAX98357AETE+T. By type, the board carries 28 resistors, 16 switches, 12 capacitors, 7 diodes, 4 ICs and 3 transistors.
It belongs with the retro computing and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Open source raspberry pi handheld retro gaming console
Pi Tin is an open source retro gaming device designed around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and a 2.8" 320x240 TFT display, the largest readily available size that will fit into an Altoids tin. The Pi Zero 2 W is capable of emulating most SNES, GBA, PS1, Genesis/Megadrive, and even some N64 games.
Pi Tin's gamepad uses the exact same Alps tactile switches and elastomer membrane design used in the Gameboy Advance SP and DSi to achieve superior button feel over designs using conductive rubber buttons or bare tactile switches. It features a soft power button to turn on or safely shut down the system…

Main components on the Pi tin main
Pi tin main bill of materials (BOM)
77 components, 35 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMV393M8-13 LMV393 | MSOP-8_3x3mm_P0.65mm | U101 |
| 1 | MCP73833T-FCI/MF | DFN-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.58x2.35mm | U102 |
| 1 | PAM2401SCADJ | MSOP-8_3x3mm_P0.65mm | U103 |
| 1 | MAX98357AETE+T MAX98357A | TQFN-16-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.23x1.23mm | U104 |
| 2 | 3415A 3415 | SOT-23 | Q101, Q102 |
| 1 | BSS138W-7-F BSS138 | SOT-323_SC-70 | Q103 |
| 1 | TYPE-C 6P(073) USB C 6 pin | USB_C_Receptacle_6PIN_generic | J101 |
| 1 | S2B-PH-SM4-TB | JST_PH_S2B-PH-SM4-TB_1x02-1MP_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J102 |
| 1 | FPC09-Q1.0-8AH2.0 FPC09-Q1.0-8 | XYECONN_FPC09-Q1.0-8AH2.0 | J103 |
| 1 | 0467001.NRHF 1A | Fuse_0603_1608Metric | F101 |
| 4 | SKQGABE010 | SW_PTS526 | SW101, SW103, SW105, SW115 |
| 8 | SKRRAAE010 | SW_SKRR | SW102, SW104, SW106, SW108, SW110, SW112, SW114, SW116 |
| 4 | B3FS-1010P see note 1 | SW_TL3336AF160Q_or_PTS645_paste1 | SW107, SW109, SW111, SW113 |
| 1 | DSK110 K110 DSK110 | D_SOD-123F | D101 |
| 1 | LTST-C190KFKT orange | LED_0603_1608Metric | D102 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D103 |
| 1 | LTST-C190TGKT green | LED_0603_1608Metric | D104 |
| 3 | BAT54WS-7-F BAT54 | D_SOD-323 | D105, D106, D107 |
| 2 | 120R@100MHz | R_0603_1608Metric_Bridged | FB103, FB104 |
| 1 | FTC322512S2R2MBCA 2.2u | L_3225DFN | L101 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CL31B226KPHNNNE 22u | C_1206_3216Metric | C101, C102, C105 |
| 3 | CL21B106KPQNNNE 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C103, C104, C108 |
| 3 | CC0603KRX7R9BB104 0.1u | C_0603_1608Metric | C106, C109, C112 |
| 1 | ? | C_0603_1608Metric | C107 |
| 2 | 220p | C_0603_1608Metric | C110, C111 |
| 3 | 0603WAF1002T5E 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R101, R111, R121 |
| 1 | 0 | R_0603_1608Metric | R103 |
| 2 | 0603WAF220JT5E 22 | R_0603_1608Metric | R104, R128 |
| 5 | 0603WAF1691T5E 1.69k | R_0603_1608Metric | R105, R109, R110, R114, R120 |
| 8 | 0603WAF1003T5E 100k | R_0603_1608Metric | R106, R112, R113, R115, R122, R125, R127, R129 |
| 1 | 0603WAF4992T5E 49.9k | R_0603_1608Metric | R107 |
| 2 | 0603WAF7503T5E 750k | R_0603_1608Metric | R108, R126 |
| 4 | 0603WAF5101T5E 5.1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R116, R117, R123, R124 |
| 1 | ? | R_0603_1608Metric | R118 |
| 1 | 0603WAF6802T5E 68k | R_0603_1608Metric | R119 |
Pi tin main design files
The KiCad project lives in the jackw01/pi-tin repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutpcb_main_r2/mintypcb.kicad_pcb
- Schematicpcb_main_r2/mintypcb.kicad_sch
Pi tin main: common questions
How big is the Pi tin main PCB?
The Pi tin main measures 89 × 55.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pi tin main?
77 components, from 35 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Pi tin main design files?
From the jackw01/pi-tin repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pi tin main design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license, which jackw01 chose for the repository.
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