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Photogate sensor

Llamero·Cryo_Plunger_LED_Array·KiCAD/Photogate Sensor/Reflective/Photogate sensor.kicad_pcb

Photogate sensor PCB layout, top view — open source board by Llamero

About the Photogate sensor PCB

Photogate sensor is an open source PCB design by Llamero, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 45 × 37.5 mm, with 12 components from 9 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MCP6541. By type, the board carries 3 diodes, 2 connectors, 1 IC, 1 transistor, 1 jumper and 1 capacitor.

It belongs with the sensors designs in this gallery.

Main components on the Photogate sensor

MCP6541

Photogate sensor bill of materials (BOM)

12 components, 9 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MCP6541
Microchip Technology
U1
1
Q_NMOS_GDS
Vishay Siliconix
Q1
2
Conn_01x03_Pin
Amphenol ICC (FCI)
J1, J2
1
Jumper_2_Open
JP2
3
50k
Bourns Inc.
RV1, RV2, RV3
1
LED
ams-OSRAM USA INC.
D1
1
D_Photo
ams-OSRAM USA INC.
D2
1
LED
Kingbright
D3
1
100nF
KEMET
C1

Photogate sensor design files

The KiCad project lives in the Llamero/Cryo_Plunger_LED_Array repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Photogate sensor: common questions

How big is the Photogate sensor PCB?

The Photogate sensor measures 45 × 37.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Photogate sensor?

12 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 Photogate sensor design files?

From the Llamero/Cryo_Plunger_LED_Array 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 Photogate sensor design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which Llamero chose for the repository.

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