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Bpod Controller v5

musallGroup·HeadFixedSetup·parts/Touchshaker/Bpod Controller v5 (10.02.2026 06-45)/KiCAD/Bpod Controller v5.kicad_pcb

Bpod Controller v5 PCB layout, top view — open source NXP board by musallGroup

About the Bpod Controller v5 PCB

Bpod Controller v5 is an open source NXP PCB design by musallGroup, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 222.3 × 73.7 mm, with 28 components from 11 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the DEV-13736, from the NXP family. Other key parts include the DRV8834. By type, the board carries 23 connectors, 3 ICs and 2 capacitors.

Bpod Controller v5, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Bpod Controller v5

DEV-13736DRV8834

Bpod Controller v5 bill of materials (BOM)

28 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
DEV-13736
Teensy 3.2
SparkFun
U1
2
DRV8834
Pololu
U2, U3
3
PJ-102AH
Same Sky
J1, J2, J3
4
5569118-1
TE Connectivity
J4, J5, J6, J7
7
282825-2
TE Connectivity
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7
1
282825-5
TE Connectivity / AMP
P12
2
282825-6
TE Connectivity / AMP
P13, P14
3
SL 2 025 8 G
Fischer Elektronik
P15, P16, P17
2
SL_1_025_14_ G
Fischer Elektronik
P18, P20
1
SL_1_025_5_ G
Fischer Elektronik
P19
2
TAJC107K016RNJ
Kyocera / AVX
C1, C2

Bpod Controller v5 design files

The KiCad project lives in the musallGroup/HeadFixedSetup repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Bpod Controller v5: common questions

What microcontroller does the Bpod Controller v5 use?

The Bpod Controller v5 is built around the DEV-13736, from the NXP family.

How big is the Bpod Controller v5 PCB?

The Bpod Controller v5 measures 222.3 × 73.7 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.61 mm thick.

How many components are on the Bpod Controller v5?

28 components, from 11 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 Bpod Controller v5 design files?

From the musallGroup/HeadFixedSetup 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 Bpod Controller v5 design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with musallGroup. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Bpod Controller v5 without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug NXP firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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