Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM
LeemanGeophysicalLLC·NSSL_EFM·PCBs/Orientation_Paddle/KiCAD_Project/Orientation_Paddle.kicad_pcb
About the Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM PCB
Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM is an open source PCB design by LeemanGeophysicalLLC, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 110.5 × 47 mm, with 63 components from 46 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 1-0000785, 1-0000566, 1-0000748, 1-0000789 and 1-0000446. By type, the board carries 20 capacitors, 19 resistors, 10 connectors, 5 ICs, 3 diodes and 1 crystal.
From the project
NSSL EFM Redesign
This repository contains all files and relevant information for the electric field meter (EFM) designed for NSSL. This instrument has been in existance for many years, but beginning in approximatley 2019/2020 Leeman Geophysical was contracted to help design and implement the next generation of the device. This README should be a living document keeping the most current and relevant information on the assembly, operation, and programming of the instrument.

Main components on the Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM
Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM bill of materials (BOM)
63 components, 46 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-0000785 1-0001232 | 1-0001232 | U1 |
| 1 | 1-0000566 1-0001471 | 1-0001471 | U2 |
| 1 | 1-0000748 1-0000207 | 1-0000207 | U3 |
| 1 | 1-0000789 1-0000446 | 1-0000446 | U4 |
| 1 | 1-0000446 1-0000785 | 1-0000785 | U5 |
| 1 | 1-0000569 1-0000721 | 1-0000721 | Y1 |
| 1 | 1-0000790 NP_Conn_01x04_Relief | SolderWire_1x04_Relief | J1 |
| 1 | 0-0000000 1-0001205 | 1-0001205 | J2 |
| 1 | 0-0000000 NP_Conn_01x03_Relief | SolderWire_1x03_Relief | J3 |
| 1 | 0-0000000 NP_Conn_01x02_Relief | SolderWire_1x02_Relief | J4 |
| 1 | NP_Conn_01x02_Relief | SolderWire_1x02_Relief | J5 |
| 2 | NP_Conn_01x04 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6, J7 |
| 1 | NP_Conn_01x02 | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | 1-0000050 | 1-0000050 | J9 |
| 1 | 1-0000190 | 1-0000190 | J10 |
| 1 | 1-0000246 | 1-0000246 | BT1 |
| 1 | 1-0000002 1-0001517 | 1-0001517 | F1 |
| 1 | 3-0000068 barepcb | barepcb | PCB1 |
| 1 | 1-0000727 | 1-0000727 | PS1 |
| 1 | 1-0000599 1-0000399 | 1-0000399 | D1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-0000599 | 1-0000599 | D2 |
| 1 | 1-0000601 | 1-0000601 | D3 |
| 1 | 1-0000931 | 1-0000931 | L1 |
| 6 | 1-0000007 | 1-0000007 | C1, C6, C8, C9, C10, C11 |
| 1 | 1-0000007 1-0000136 | 1-0000136 | C2 |
| 2 | 1-0000007 1-0000018 | 1-0000018 | C3, C7 |
| 1 | 1-0000075 1-0000136 | 1-0000136 | C4 |
| 1 | 1-0000018 1-0000019 | 1-0000019 | C5 |
| 2 | 1-0000075 1-0000007 | 1-0000007 | C12, C13 |
| 1 | 1-0000007 1-0000075 | 1-0000075 | C14 |
| 1 | 1-0000018 | 1-0000018 | C15 |
| 5 | 1-0000007 | 1-0000007 | C16, C17, C18, C19, C20 |
| 1 | 1-0000013 1-0000679 | 1-0000679 | R1 |
| 1 | 1-0000013 1-0000009 | 1-0000009 | R2 |
| 2 | 1-0000013 1-0000010 | 1-0000010 | R3, R4 |
| 1 | 1-0000010 | 1-0000010 | R5 |
| 2 | 1-0000008 1-0000010 | 1-0000010 | R6, R8 |
| 3 | 1-0000006 1-0000010 | 1-0000010 | R7, R11, R14 |
| 1 | 1-0000008 1-0000006 | 1-0000006 | R9 |
| 2 | 1-0000006 1-0000174 | 1-0000174 | R10, R13 |
| 1 | 1-0000006 | 1-0000006 | R12 |
| 1 | 1-0000006 1-0000008 | 1-0000008 | R15 |
| 1 | 1-0000010 1-0000006 | 1-0000006 | R16 |
| 1 | 1-0000008 | 1-0000008 | R17 |
| 1 | 1-0000010 1-0000174 | 1-0000174 | R18 |
| 1 | 1-0000174 | 1-0000174 | R19 |
Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM design files
The KiCad project lives in the LeemanGeophysicalLLC/NSSL_EFM repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM: common questions
How big is the Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM PCB?
The Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM measures 110.5 × 47 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 2.446 mm thick.
How many components are on the Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM?
63 components, from 46 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 Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM design files?
From the LeemanGeophysicalLLC/NSSL_EFM 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 Orientation Paddle - NSSL EFM design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with LeemanGeophysicalLLC. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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