Display matrix
meadiode·EMES·kicad/display_matrix/display_matrix.kicad_pcb
About the Display matrix PCB
Display matrix is an open source PCB design by meadiode, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 18 × 12 mm, with 152 components from 2 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 150 diodes and 2 connectors.
It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
Epic Minimalist Entertainment System - DIY handheld handheld game console
EMES - is a very minimalistic DIY handheld game console.
- Screen: 15x10 pixels, LED - Input: four button keyboard - Sound: Magnetic buzzer - Physical dimensions(approx): 40x32x14mm - Removeable 8-pin cartridges
The console doesn't have an onboard CPU/MCU, instead an MCU is placed on every removable cartridge.
Each cartridge features an ATTiny10 MCU with the following specs:

Display matrix bill of materials (BOM)
152 components, 2 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conn_01x14 | Castellated_edge_14_1mm | J1, J2 |
| 150 | LED | LED_XL-0201UYC | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +142 |
Display matrix design files
The KiCad project lives in the meadiode/EMES repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Display matrix: common questions
How big is the Display matrix PCB?
The Display matrix measures 18 × 12 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Display matrix?
152 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Display matrix design files?
From the meadiode/EMES repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Display matrix design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which meadiode chose for the repository.
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