ORCASandbox
Midlandswim·ORCA·KiCAD/PCB/ORCASandbox.kicad_pcb
About the ORCASandbox PCB
ORCASandbox is an open source PCB design by Midlandswim, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 33.2 × 46.8 mm, with 48 components from 30 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BMP280, MPU-6050 and XC6210B332MR. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 3 ICs, 3 transistors, 3 LEDs, 2 diodes and 1 connector.
It belongs with the sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
Optimized Rocketry Computer Assembly
This is in partnership with Dhalwani Designs, which holds all rights, data, and procedures for this project and the related.
Researcher: Wilson Dhalwani Aides: Mr. Michael Liva (BCA) & Mr. Joseph Barbetta (BCA) & Mr. Vladyslav Kharechko (BCA) Context: Dhalwani Designs Sanctioned Project, Senior Capstone, and Electrical Engineering Research Project Project Name: The Optimized Rocketry Computer Assembly Start Date: June 06, 2023
Main components on the ORCASandbox
ORCASandbox bill of materials (BOM)
48 components, 30 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMP280 | Bosch_LGA-8_2x2.5mm_P0.65mm_ClockwisePinNumbering | U1 |
| 1 | MPU-6050 | InvenSense_QFN-24_4x4mm_P0.5mm | U2 |
| 1 | XC6210B332MR | SOT-23-5 | U3 |
| 3 | AO3400A | SOT23 | Q1, Q2, Q3 |
| 1 | FTSH-108-01-L-D Pins_02x08_P1.27mm_TH Samtec | PinHeader_2x08_P1.00mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | PiezoBuzzer | MagneticBuzzer_Kingstate_KCG0601 | BZR1 |
| 5 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | Battery1, Pyro1, Pyro2, Pyro3, Switch1 |
| 2 | 47uF | C_01005_0402Metric | CAP1, CAP9 |
| 4 | 0.1uF | C_01005_0402Metric | CAP2, CAP4, CAP5, RSTCAP1 |
| 1 | 2.2e-2uF | C_01005_0402Metric | CAP3 |
| 2 | 10uF | C_01005_0402Metric | CAP6, CAP7 |
| 4 | 1Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | CRNT-LMT-RS1, CRNT-LMT-RS2, CRNT-LMT-RS3, PZORES1 |
| 1 | 51Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | LEDRES1 |
| 2 | 27Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | LEDRES2, LEDRES3 |
| 1 | Micro_SD_Card | MOLEX_503398-1892 | MCRO1 |
| 1 | nSTM32F103C8T6 | LQFP-48_7x7mm_P0.5mm | MICROCNTRL1 |
| 3 | 470Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | PULL-DWN-RS1, PULL-DWN-RS2, PULL-DWN-RS3 |
| 1 | 4.7kΩ | R_0402_1005Metric | RES1 |
| 1 | SW_MEC_5G | SW_Push_SPST_NO_Alps_SKRK | RSTSWTCH1 |
| 1 | MICROQTJ | SHOUHAN_MICROQTJ | USB1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED2 | LED_0402_1005Metric | BluLED1 |
| 1 | LED1 | LED_0402_1005Metric | GrnLED1 |
| 1 | LED3 | LED_0402_1005Metric | RedLED1 |
| 1 | B140HW-7 Diodes Incorporated | SOD3715X135N | D1 |
| 1 | BAT54C | SOT-23 | D2 |
| 1 | 10kΩn | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 2 | 22Ωn | R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R3 |
| 1 | 1.5kΩn | R_0402_1005Metric | R4 |
| 1 | 4.2Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 3Ω | R_0402_1005Metric | R6 |
ORCASandbox design files
The KiCad project lives in the Midlandswim/ORCA repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
ORCASandbox: common questions
How big is the ORCASandbox PCB?
The ORCASandbox measures 33.2 × 46.8 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 2.73 mm thick.
How many components are on the ORCASandbox?
48 components, from 30 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the ORCASandbox design files?
From the Midlandswim/ORCA repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the ORCASandbox design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Midlandswim. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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