Driver
nathdobson·flappy·driver/driver-v4/driver.kicad_pcb
About the Driver PCB
Driver is an open source PCB design by nathdobson, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 98 × 34 mm, with 30 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the GR2803LSS24ARCQ, 74HC595D,118, MT3151AT-EN and SN74HC165DR(LX). By type, the board carries 13 resistors, 6 capacitors, 5 ICs and 4 connectors.
It belongs with the robotics & motion, iot & wireless and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
This project is a redesign of David Kingsman's Split Flap Display. See also the product page.
This project is a redesign of David Kingsman's Split Flap Display. See also the product page.
This display shows a sequence of symbols in individual 3d-printed modules. Each module contains a drum with flaps displaying individual symbols. This is similar to a rolodex, except each symbol is split across the front of one flap and the back of another flap. A motor rotates the drum to change from one symbol to another.

Main components on the Driver
Driver bill of materials (BOM)
30 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GR2803LSS24ARCQ GR(国睿) | SSOP-24_L8.7-W3.9-P0.64-LS6.0-BL | U1 |
| 1 | 74HC595D,118 Nexperia(安世) | SOIC-16_L9.9-W3.9-P1.27-LS6.0-BL | U2 |
| 2 | MT3151AT-EN NOVOSENSE(纳芯微) | SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P1.90-LS2.4-BR | U3, U4 |
| 1 | SN74HC165DR(LX) LX(灵星芯微) | SOP-16_L10.0-W3.9-P1.27-LS6.0-BL | U5 |
| 2 | Conn_01x05_Pin CAX(创都) | CONN-SMD_5P-P2.50_2.54-5P-LT | CN1, CN2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Pin | HDR-SMD_PZ254RS-11-08P-01 | J3 |
| 1 | X6511FRS-08-C85D30 | HDR-SMD_8P-P2.54-H-F-L11.5 | J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x03_Pin DEALON(德艺隆) | HDR-TH_3P-P2.54_DZ254S-11-03-48 | H9, H10 |
| 5 | 100nF Samsung Electro-Mechanics | C_0402 | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 |
| 1 | 10uF AVX | C_CASE-A-3216-18(mm) | C6 |
| 13 | 10kΩ UNI-ROYAL(Uniroyal Elec) | R_0402 | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +5 |
Driver design files
The KiCad project lives in the nathdobson/flappy repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Driver: common questions
How big is the Driver PCB?
The Driver measures 98 × 34 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Driver?
30 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Driver design files?
From the nathdobson/flappy repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Driver design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license, which nathdobson chose for the repository.
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