PCBhead
About the PCBhead PCB
PCBhead is an open source PCB design by MagnusLab, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40 × 40 mm, with 16 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the OPT3002DNPT. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 4 connectors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes and 2 capacitors.
From the project
An open, portable and low cost qPCR machine.
This machine is a work in progress, so the specifications may change and/or be innacurate. Also, don't try to replicate it if you don't know what you're doing, as it probably won't work until we release a stable version.
The main PCB, containing the microcontroller and the heater; The PCB of the reading head, containing LEDs and light sensors; * The optical reading head, which will house lenses, beam splitters, filters, prisms, etc., as well as the stepper motor responsible for positioning this optical assembly above each tube;
Main components on the PCBhead
PCBhead bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | OPT3002DNPT | SON65P200X200X65-7N-D | IC1, IC2 |
| 1 | LEDazul | PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | LEDambar | PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 2 | Vin | PinSocket_1x01_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J3, J4 |
| 2 | LED | LED | D1, D2 |
| 2 | C_Small | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2 |
| 6 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 |
PCBhead design files
The KiCad project lives in the MagnusLab/Magnus-qPCR repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PCBhead: common questions
How big is the PCBhead PCB?
The PCBhead measures 40 × 40 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PCBhead?
16 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PCBhead design files?
From the MagnusLab/Magnus-qPCR repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PCBhead design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which MagnusLab chose for the repository.
