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Pointify

luftaquila·pointify·device/hardware/pointify.kicad_pcb

Pointify PCB layout, top view — open source WCH CH32/CH55x board by luftaquila
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About the Pointify PCB

Pointify is an open source WCH CH32/CH55x PCB design by luftaquila, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 23.1 × 20.7 mm, with 8 components from 7 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the CH32X033F8P6, from the WCH CH32/CH55x family. By type, the board carries 3 resistors, 2 connectors, 2 capacitors and 1 IC.

It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.

From the project

DIY retro analog gauges for real-time system and Claude usage monitoring

DIY retro analog gauge meters that display system metrics in real time, including Claude usage stats!

Pointify Desktop runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, driving up to 8 gauges with customizable metrics.

Its software gauges work without the device, but watching real needles twitch is way better. So go build one!

1. Install Pointify Desktop and open it. macOS / Linux (Homebrew)**

Pointify, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Pointify

CH32X033F8P6

Pointify bill of materials (BOM)

8 components, 7 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
CH32X033F8P6
U1
1
USB_C
J1
1
PWM
J2
1
100nF
C1
1
1uF
C2
2
5.1k
R1, R2
1
1k
R3

Pointify design files

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

Pointify: common questions

What microcontroller does the Pointify use?

The Pointify is built around the CH32X033F8P6, from the WCH CH32/CH55x family.

How big is the Pointify PCB?

The Pointify measures 23.1 × 20.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Pointify?

8 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Pointify design files?

From the luftaquila/pointify repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Pointify design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which luftaquila chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Pointify without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug WCH CH32/CH55x firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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