LightSource
About the LightSource PCB
LightSource is an open source PCB design by nunosousa, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40 × 50 mm, with 22 components from 20 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the DRV8870DDA and INA180A1. By type, the board carries 9 resistors, 5 capacitors, 3 ICs, 1 transistor and 1 connector.
It belongs with the science & space designs in this gallery.
From the project
This is an application intended to provide useful tools to perform Foucault or Wire testing on reflective telescope mirrors
Main components on the LightSource
LightSource bill of materials (BOM)
22 components, 20 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRV8870DDA TL431 | SOT-23 | U1 |
| 1 | INA180A1 LM321 | SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 1 | DRV8870DDA L78M09 | TO-252-2 | U3 |
| 1 | FZT694BTA | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | Q1 |
| 1 | PZ254-1-06-Z-8.5 Barrel_Jack_Switch | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | LD | LaserDiode_TO18-D5.6-3 | LD1 |
| 2 | 500R | Potentiometer_Bourns_3362P_Vertical | RV1, RV2 |
| 1 | 0.1UC 10uC | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 1 | 0.1UC 100pC | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 1 | 47UC 0.1uC | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 1 | 0.1UC 0.33uCP | CP_EIA-3216-18_Kemet-A_Pad1.58x1.35mm_HandSolder | C4 |
| 1 | 0.1UC 0.1uC | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C5 |
| 1 | 250MR 510R | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 2 | 10KR 0R | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2, R7 |
| 1 | 10KR NC | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 1 | 10KR 10kR | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R4 |
| 1 | 10KR 100kR | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 250MR 120R | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R6 |
| 1 | 10KR 15kR | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R8 |
| 1 | 10KR 30kR | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R9 |
LightSource design files
The KiCad project lives in the nunosousa/TelescopeMirrorTester repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LightSource: common questions
How big is the LightSource PCB?
The LightSource measures 40 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LightSource?
22 components, from 20 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 LightSource design files?
From the nunosousa/TelescopeMirrorTester repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LightSource design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which nunosousa chose for the repository.
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