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Chichi

jai-git4208·chichi·PCB/chichi.kicad_pcb

Chichi PCB layout, top view — open source ESP32 board by jai-git4208
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About the Chichi PCB

Chichi is an open source ESP32 PCB design by jai-git4208, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 36 × 48.5 mm, with 7 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ESP32-C3_SUPERMINI_TH, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the Charger_Module and MT3608. By type, the board carries 4 ICs and 2 diodes.

It belongs with the iot & wireless and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

Chichi is a tiny, adorable, hand-crafted smart LED lamp shaped like a glowing egg with a baby-chick heart inside. Designed to be soft, warm, and full of personality, Chichi reacts to your touch and lights up your space with gentle, playful magic.

CHICHI is a portable smart lamp shaped like a newly hatched chick in a cracked egg. It brings warm ambient light and playful personality wherever you go — responding to your touch with vibrant colors and breathing effects that make it feel alive.

In a world of cold screens and rigid devices, CHICHI brings warmth and emotion to your workspace or bedside. It's not just a lamp — it's a companion that responds to you, glows with you, and adds a touch of playfulness to your day. Whether you need focus lighting, a mood boost, or just something cute to brighten your desk, CHICHI is there.

Chichi, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Chichi

ESP32-C3_SUPERMINI_THCharger_ModuleMT3608

Chichi bill of materials (BOM)

7 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
ESP32-C3_SUPERMINI_TH
U1
1
Charger_Module
U2
1
~
U3
1
MT3608
U4
1
~
piezo1
2
WS2812B
D5, D6

Chichi design files

The KiCad project lives in the jai-git4208/chichi repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Chichi: common questions

What microcontroller does the Chichi use?

The Chichi is built around the ESP32-C3_SUPERMINI_TH, from the ESP32 family.

How big is the Chichi PCB?

The Chichi measures 36 × 48.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Chichi?

7 components, from 6 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 Chichi design files?

From the jai-git4208/chichi 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 Chichi design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which jai-git4208 chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Chichi without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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