FlippyDriver
About the FlippyDriver PCB
FlippyDriver is an open source PCB design by NietoSkunk, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 189.4 × 59.1 mm, with 310 components from 41 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM393, CJ431, 74HC595, VX7805-500 and MCP9700T-ETT. By type, the board carries 161 resistors, 55 transistors, 38 capacitors, 30 ICs, 18 diodes and 5 connectors.
From the project
Driver board for Luminator MAX3000 Flip Dot Panels
Driver board for Luminator MAX3000 Flip Dot Panels, allowing for chaining multiple panels, 3.3V and 5V tolerant inputs, and LED illumination with PWM dimming.
4 Layer board, preferably at least TG155. The display traces get warm when running at full tilt, and proper ventilation and thermal management is recommended. Several components are marked as DNI and are not necessary to populate. F1, F2, and U30 have solder jumpers to bypass if they are not populated. Two mounting holes are in line with the holes on the panel, and support a 10mm M3 standoff. The larger mounting hole in the middle of…
Main components on the FlippyDriver
FlippyDriver bill of materials (BOM)
310 components, 41 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | LM393 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U5 |
| 1 | CJ431 | SOT-23 | U2 |
| 2 | 74HC595 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U3, U7 |
| 1 | VX7805-500 | Converter_DCDC_RECOM_R-78E-0.5_THT | U4 |
| 2 | MCP9700T-ETT | SOT-23 | U6, U29 |
| 7 | ULN2003ADR | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U8, U9, U14, U15, U20, U21, U24 |
| 14 | 74HC238 | TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm | U10, U11, U12, U13, U16, U17, U18, U19 +6 |
| 1 | NE555D | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U30 |
| 5 | AO3401A | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2, Q47, Q48, Q53 |
| 44 | AP4606 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10 +36 |
| 6 | AO3400A | SOT-23 | Q49, Q50, Q51, Q52, Q54, Q55 |
| 1 | Data Harness In | IDC-Header_2x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Data Harness Out | IDC-Header_2x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Board Harness | Luminator_MAX3000 | J3 |
| 1 | 24V Input | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2_1x02_P5.00mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | 24V Input | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J5 |
| 1 | C553915 5A | Fuse_0603_1608Metric | F1 |
| 1 | 500MA 500mA | Fuse_0603_1608Metric | F2 |
| 1 | GND | TestPoint_Keystone_5005-5009_Compact | TP6 |
| 12 | ZMM5V6 | D_MiniMELF | D1, D4, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11 +4 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19-217/GHC-YR1S2/3T | LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 2 | C72038 19-213/Y2C-CQ2R2L/3T(CY) | LED_0603_1608Metric | D3, D14 |
| 1 | SMAJ33CA | D_SMA | D5 |
| 1 | 19-217/BHC-ZL1M2RY/3T | LED_0603_1608Metric | D15 |
| 1 | NCD0805R1 | LED_0805_2012Metric | D18 |
| 1 | 1u | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 26 | 0.1U 0.1u | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C5, C6, C7, C9, C10, C16, C18 +18 |
| 4 | 10U 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C3, C15, C17, C35 |
| 1 | 220U 220u | CP_Elec_10x10 | C4 |
| 1 | 4.7U 4.7u | C_1206_3216Metric | C8 |
| 3 | 1u | C_0603_1608Metric | C11, C12, C34 |
| 2 | 0.01U 0.01u | C_0603_1608Metric | C13, C14 |
| 3 | 56K 56k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R7, R17 |
| 4 | 220R | R_0603_1608Metric | R2, R8, R11, R15 |
| 3 | 10K 10k | R_0805_2012Metric | R3, R9, R14 |
| 4 | 56K 56k,1% | R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R5, R6, R10 |
| 2 | C22940 2.4k,1% | R_0603_1608Metric | R12, R159 |
| 46 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R13, R35, R36, R37, R38, R39, R40, R41 +38 |
| 1 | C23189 5.6k,1% | R_0603_1608Metric | R16 |
| 97 | 10K 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R18, R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R24, R25 +89 |
| 1 | C22940 3.6k,1% | R_0603_1608Metric | R160 |
FlippyDriver design files
The KiCad project lives in the NietoSkunk/FlippyDriver repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
FlippyDriver: common questions
How big is the FlippyDriver PCB?
The FlippyDriver measures 189.4 × 59.1 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the FlippyDriver?
310 components, from 41 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 FlippyDriver design files?
From the NietoSkunk/FlippyDriver 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 FlippyDriver design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which NietoSkunk chose for the repository.