MightyDrive
About the MightyDrive PCB
MightyDrive is an open source PCB design by Mighty-Tronics, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 157.5 × 111.8 mm, with 73 components from 24 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74AHCT125. By type, the board carries 31 capacitors, 20 resistors, 10 diodes, 4 transistors, 4 fuses and 3 connectors.
From the project
MT Drive is an open-source, 4-channel PWM controller for DC pumps and motors, developed by Mighty Tronics. This repository hosts project documentation and the PCB master drawing to support reproducible builds, hardware modifications and an application for OSHWA certification.
This folder include all schematics and pcb files done by Kicad 10.
Main components on the MightyDrive
MightyDrive bill of materials (BOM)
73 components, 24 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74AHCT125 | SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 4 | IRLZ44N | TO-220-3_Vertical | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 |
| 1 | Power Terminal | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | PWM Terminal | TerminalBlock_WAGO_233-506_2x06_P2.54mm | J2 |
| 1 | Pumps Terminal | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-8-5.08_1x08_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 4 | MF-R500 5A PTC | Fuse_Littelfuse-LVR100 | F1, F2, F3, F4 |
| 5 | 15SQ100 | D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 |
| 1 | 1.5KE43A | D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D6 |
| 4 | 1N4148 | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| 1 | 1000uF | CP_Radial_D12.5mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 6 | 100nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C3, C17, C19, C21, C23, C26 |
| 8 | 1nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C4, C5, C6, C7, C24, C27, C28, C29 |
| 4 | 100pF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C8, C10, C12, C15 |
| 4 | 1nF | C_Rect_L7.2mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm_FKS2_FKP2_MKS2_MKP2 | C9, C11, C13, C14 |
| 4 | 22uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C16, C18, C20, C22 |
| 1 | 100uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C25 |
| 1 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C34 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C35 |
| 4 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R5, R6, R7, R8 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0411_L9.9mm_D3.6mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R9, R10, R11, R12 |
| 4 | 100 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R13, R14, R15, R16 |
| 4 | 100K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R17, R18, R19, R20 |
| 4 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R21, R22, R23, R24 |
MightyDrive design files
The KiCad project lives in the Mighty-Tronics/MightyDrive repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
MightyDrive: common questions
How big is the MightyDrive PCB?
The MightyDrive measures 157.5 × 111.8 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.566 mm thick.
How many components are on the MightyDrive?
73 components, from 24 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 MightyDrive design files?
From the Mighty-Tronics/MightyDrive 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 MightyDrive design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which Mighty-Tronics chose for the repository.