Matrix driver standalone
meadiode·EMES·kicad/matrix_driver_standalone/matrix_driver_standalone.kicad_pcb
About the Matrix driver standalone PCB
Matrix driver standalone is an open source PCB design by meadiode, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 20 × 22 mm, with 15 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the IS31FL3743A. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 5 capacitors, 2 ICs and 2 connectors.
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:

Main components on the Matrix driver standalone
Matrix driver standalone bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IS31FL3743A | UQFN-40 | U1 |
| 1 | ~ | led_matrix_pcb_pads | U2 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C3 |
| 3 | 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C4, C5 |
| 4 | 10K | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R3, R6 |
| 2 | 2K2 | R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R5 |
Matrix driver standalone design files
The KiCad project lives in the meadiode/EMES repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Matrix driver standalone: common questions
How big is the Matrix driver standalone PCB?
The Matrix driver standalone measures 20 × 22 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Matrix driver standalone?
15 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Matrix driver standalone 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 Matrix driver standalone design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which meadiode chose for the repository.