555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project
About the 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project
555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project is an open source PCB design by lilnetty43, published on GitHub under the Custom license license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40.6 × 31 mm, with 9 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the NE555P. By type, the board carries 3 capacitors, 3 resistors, 1 IC, 1 connector and 1 diode.
From the project
This board is intentionally simple electrically, allowing for me to focus and refresh on simple PCB skills as I move on to more complex boards. It serves as a foundation project in my growing PCB design portfolio.
Main components on the 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project
555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project bill of materials (BOM)
9 components, 9 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE555P Texas Instruments | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Pin | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Blue | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | 10u | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P2.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 10n | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 100n | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C3 |
| 1 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 100k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 330 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project design files
The KiCad project lives in the lilnetty43/555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project: common questions
How big is the 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project?
The 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project measures 40.6 × 31 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project?
9 components, from 9 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 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project design files?
From the lilnetty43/555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project 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 555-LED-Blinky-PCB-Project design in my own project?
It is published under Custom license, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.