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MCU BREAKOUT

neatstranger·pal-collar·MCU_BREAKOUT/MCU_BREAKOUT.kicad_pcb

MCU BREAKOUT layout, top view — open source AVR/Arduino board by neatstranger

About the MCU BREAKOUT

MCU BREAKOUT is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by neatstranger, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 53.3 × 43.2 mm, with 8 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ATMEGA168PA-MU, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the XL7EL89CKI-111YLC-16M. By type, the board carries 3 connectors, 3 capacitors and 2 ICs.

It belongs with the rf & radio and dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.

From the project

Pal collar will use a Lora-Wan base station, and your internet connection to receive the location from your pet within 1 Mile of your home.

Main components on the MCU BREAKOUT

ATMEGA168PA-MUXL7EL89CKI-111YLC-16M

MCU BREAKOUT bill of materials (BOM)

8 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
ATMEGA168PA-MU
U1
1
XL7EL89CKI-111YLC-16M
U2
2
CONN_01X14_PIN
Conn_01x14_Pin
J1, J2
1
CONN_01X06_PIN
Conn_01x06_Pin
J10
2
12P
12p
C1, C2
1
100N
100n
C4

MCU BREAKOUT design files

The KiCad project lives in the neatstranger/pal-collar repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

MCU BREAKOUT: common questions

What microcontroller does the MCU BREAKOUT use?

The MCU BREAKOUT is built around the ATMEGA168PA-MU, from the AVR/Arduino family.

How big is the MCU BREAKOUT?

The MCU BREAKOUT measures 53.3 × 43.2 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the MCU BREAKOUT?

8 components, from 6 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 MCU BREAKOUT design files?

From the neatstranger/pal-collar 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 MCU BREAKOUT design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the MCU BREAKOUT without the hardware?

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

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