Cat-LED-Chaser
About the Cat-LED-Chaser PCB
Cat-LED-Chaser is an open source PCB design by maraulsav, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58.6 × 62.4 mm, with 22 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the NE555P and 4017. By type, the board carries 10 diodes, 2 ICs, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors, 1 battery holder and 1 switch.
From the project
A cat shaped LED Casher. Integrating flip flop mechanism to manage the flow of the light
Here's all the KiCad files. If you want to built your own LED chaser you can use my schematic design here!
Main components on the Cat-LED-Chaser
Cat-LED-Chaser bill of materials (BOM)
22 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE555P | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | 4017 | N16 | U2 |
| 3 | TestPoint | PinSocket_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | 5V1, GND1, Out1 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | Battery_Panasonic_CR2032-HFN_Horizontal_CircularHoles | BT1 |
| 1 | 50k | Potentiometer_Vishay_T93YA_Vertical | RV1 |
| 1 | SW_SPST | SW_Push_1P2T_Vertical_E-Switch_800UDP8P1A1M6 | SW1 |
| 10 | LED | LED_D3.0mm | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +2 |
| 1 | 1 uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 0.01 uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C2 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 470 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
Cat-LED-Chaser design files
The KiCad project lives in the maraulsav/Cat-LED-Chaser repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutKicad/Cat LED .kicad_pcb
- SchematicKicad/Cat LED .kicad_sch
- BOMBlinky Board-bom (1).csv
Cat-LED-Chaser: common questions
How big is the Cat-LED-Chaser PCB?
The Cat-LED-Chaser measures 58.6 × 62.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Cat-LED-Chaser?
22 components, from 11 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 Cat-LED-Chaser design files?
From the maraulsav/Cat-LED-Chaser 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 Cat-LED-Chaser design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with maraulsav. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.