Keplerx controller
About the Keplerx controller PCB
Keplerx controller is an open source PCB design by kunichiko, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 90 × 50 mm, with 16 components from 14 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 5 switches, 3 connectors, 3 test points, 2 jumpers and 2 capacitors.
Keplerx controller bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 14 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONN_02X05_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x05_Odd_Even | IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_Latch_Horizontal | J1 |
| 2 | CONN_01X04 Conn_01x04 | PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3 |
| 1 | 3.3V | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged2Bar_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | 3.3V |
| 1 | 3.3V | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | GND | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP2 |
| 1 | Synth | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | ROM | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW2 |
| 1 | Vol- | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW3 |
| 1 | Vol+ | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW4 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC12E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW5 |
| 1 | +5V | TestPoint_THTPad_2.0x2.0mm_Drill1.0mm | TP1 |
| 1 | +3.3V | TestPoint_THTPad_2.0x2.0mm_Drill1.0mm | TP2 |
| 1 | GND | TestPoint_THTPad_2.0x2.0mm_Drill1.0mm | TP3 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | CP_EIA-3216-10_Kemet-I | C1, C2 |
Keplerx controller design files
The KiCad project lives in the kunichiko/X68k-KeplerX-PCB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Keplerx controller: common questions
How big is the Keplerx controller PCB?
The Keplerx controller measures 90 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Keplerx controller?
16 components, from 14 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 Keplerx controller design files?
From the kunichiko/X68k-KeplerX-PCB 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 Keplerx controller design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which kunichiko chose for the repository.
