PDIST
michaelruppe·FSAE·PDIST/PDIST.kicad_pcb
About the PDIST PCB
PDIST is an open source PCB design by michaelruppe, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 37.6 × 102.9 mm, with 40 components from 4 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 10 connectors, 10 fuses, 10 diodes and 10 resistors.
From the project
Projects for Formula SAE Electric Vehicle competition (Australia 2019/2020)
Hardware projects for the FSAE Electric 2019/2020 competition (Australia). 💻Github https://github.com/michaelruppe/FSAE
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PDIST bill of materials (BOM)
40 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Conn_01x02_Male | Molex_Mini-Fit_Jr_5566-02A_2x01_P4.20mm_Vertical | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 +2 |
| 10 | Fuse | Fuse-Mini_Blade-3568 | F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 +2 |
| 10 | LED | LED_0805_2012Metric | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +2 |
| 10 | R | R_1206_3216Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +2 |
PDIST design files
The KiCad project lives in the michaelruppe/FSAE repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPDIST/PDIST.kicad_pcb
PDIST: common questions
How big is the PDIST PCB?
The PDIST measures 37.6 × 102.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PDIST?
40 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PDIST design files?
From the michaelruppe/FSAE repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PDIST design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which michaelruppe chose for the repository.