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USB-2-232-slim

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

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

About the USB-2-232-slim PCB

USB-2-232-slim is an open source PCB design by LimeProgramming, published on GitHub under the MPL-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 66.5 × 32 mm, with 19 components from 15 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MAX232 and PICO_RP2040. By type, the board carries 6 capacitors, 6 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes, 1 connector and 1 switch.

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-slim, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the USB-2-232-slim

MAX232PICO_RP2040

USB-2-232-slim bill of materials (BOM)

19 components, 15 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MAX232
U1
1
PICO_RP2040
U2
1
PWR-PINH
J2
1
RESET
SW2
1
USB_A
USB1
1
LED_Small
D1
1
LED_Small
D2
1
10uf
C1
1
10uf
C2
2
1uf
C3, C6
2
1uf
C4, C5
2
10K
R1, R2
1
4.7K
R3
1
4.7K
R4
2
1K
R5, R6

USB-2-232-slim 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-slim: common questions

How big is the USB-2-232-slim PCB?

The USB-2-232-slim measures 66.5 × 32 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

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

19 components, from 15 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-slim 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-slim 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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