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USB-2-232

LimeProgramming·USB-serial-mouse-adapter·KiCad/Phat/USB-2-232.kicad_pcb

USB-2-232 PCB layout, top view — open source board by LimeProgramming

About the USB-2-232 PCB

USB-2-232 is an open source PCB design by LimeProgramming, published on GitHub under the MPL-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 79.7 × 35.1 mm, with 22 components from 18 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MAX232 and PICO_RP2040. By type, the board carries 6 capacitors, 6 resistors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs, 2 switches and 2 diodes.

It belongs with the usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.

From the project

Convert USB mouse to Serial mouse using Pi Pico

Supported Protocols: - Microsoft Two Button - Logitech Three Button - Microsoft Wheel

Unsupported Protocols: (May change based on demand) - Mousesystems - Sun - MM

Also known as the original design. This PCB is the version I had made with the mindset of it being the default/one and only. | Differences | Silkscreen | Description | |:--:|:--:| :--:| | Serial Pin Header | J1 | Intended to use with a serial breakout cable | | USB Pin Header | J3 | Intended to be used with motherboard USB breakout cables | | Dip Switches | SW1 | Quickly and easily configure the adapter |

USB-2-232, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the USB-2-232

MAX232PICO_RP2040

USB-2-232 bill of materials (BOM)

22 components, 18 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MAX232
U1
1
PICO_RP2040
U2
1
Conn_01x06_Male
J1
1
PWR-PINH
J2
1
USB-PINHEADER
J3
1
SW_DIP_x06
SW1
1
SW_MEC_5E
SW2
1
USB_A
USB1
1
LED_Small
D1
1
LED_Small
D2
1
10uf
C1
1
10uf
C2
3
1uf
C3, C5, C6
1
1uf
C4
2
10K
R1, R2
1
4.7K
R3
1
4.7K
R4
2
1K
R5, R6

USB-2-232 design files

The KiCad project lives in the LimeProgramming/USB-serial-mouse-adapter repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

USB-2-232: common questions

How big is the USB-2-232 PCB?

The USB-2-232 measures 79.7 × 35.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the USB-2-232?

22 components, from 18 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 USB-2-232 design files?

From the LimeProgramming/USB-serial-mouse-adapter repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the USB-2-232 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MPL-2.0 license, which LimeProgramming chose for the repository.

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