LIGHTNING01
mlab-modules·LIGHTNING01·hw/sch_pcb/LIGHTNING01.kicad_pcb
About the LIGHTNING01 PCB
LIGHTNING01 is an open source PCB design by mlab-modules, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40.1 × 30 mm, with 29 components from 15 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the AS3935. By type, the board carries 10 connectors, 10 resistors, 6 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 diode and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
Lightning sensor module based on AS3935 Franklin Lightning Sensor IO. Sensor can be connected via I2C or SPI bus.

Main components on the LIGHTNING01
LIGHTNING01 bill of materials (BOM)
29 components, 15 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS3935 | MLPQ-16 | U1 |
| 1 | JUMP2_2x1 | Straight_2x01 | J1 |
| 8 | JUMP_2x1 | Straight_2x01 | J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9 |
| 1 | JUMP_3X2 | Straight_2x03 | J10 |
| 1 | M4 | Diode-MELF_Standard | D1 |
| 1 | MA55532-AE | Coilcraft_MA5532-AE_RFID | L1 |
| 1 | 650pF | SMD-0805 | C1 |
| 1 | 270pF | SMD-0805 | C2 |
| 1 | 10uF | SMD-0805 | C3 |
| 1 | 1uF | SMD-0805 | C4 |
| 1 | 10uF/10V | SMD-0805 | C5 |
| 1 | 100nF | SMD-0805 | C6 |
| 4 | 10k | SMD-0805 | R1, R2, R5, R10 |
| 4 | 0R | SMD-0805 | R3, R7, R8, R9 |
| 2 | - | SMD-0805 | R4, R6 |
LIGHTNING01 design files
The KiCad project lives in the mlab-modules/LIGHTNING01 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LIGHTNING01: common questions
How big is the LIGHTNING01 PCB?
The LIGHTNING01 measures 40.1 × 30 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LIGHTNING01?
29 components, from 15 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 LIGHTNING01 design files?
From the mlab-modules/LIGHTNING01 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 LIGHTNING01 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with mlab-modules. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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