Myoelectric prosthetic
About the Myoelectric prosthetic PCB
Myoelectric prosthetic is an open source PCB design by Owenkim2006, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 78 × 52 mm, with 30 components from 18 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the AD623 and LM358. By type, the board carries 12 resistors, 9 capacitors, 5 ICs, 1 connector and 1 diode.
From the project
EMG-controlled myoelectric prosthetic hand with 7-stage analog front-end, Sallen-Key bandpass filter, dog clutch locking, and Arduino firmware - BME 261 final project, University of Waterloo
BME 261 Final Project · University of Waterloo · August 2026
This project develops a functional myoelectric prosthetic hand for transradial amputees performing demanding tasks. The system converts microvolt-level surface EMG signals into mechanical grip control through three integrated subsystems: a 7-stage analog front-end, non-blocking C++ firmware, and a dog clutch locking mechanism.
Main components on the Myoelectric prosthetic
Myoelectric prosthetic bill of materials (BOM)
30 components, 18 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AD623 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_SMDSocket_SmallPads | U1 |
| 4 | LM358 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2, U3, U4, U5 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | Conn_01x02_Pin | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JArduino1, J_BATT1 |
| 1 | D | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2 |
| 1 | 33nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C3 |
| 1 | 12nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C4 |
| 1 | 47nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C5 |
| 4 | 0.1nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C6, C7, C8, C9 |
| 1 | 23k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 46k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 3 | 20k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3, R5, R7 |
| 1 | 100k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4 |
| 3 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R6, R9, R10 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R8 |
| 1 | 2k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R11 |
| 1 | 2.3k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R12 |
Myoelectric prosthetic design files
The KiCad project lives in the Owenkim2006/myoelectric-prosthetic repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Myoelectric prosthetic: common questions
How big is the Myoelectric prosthetic PCB?
The Myoelectric prosthetic measures 78 × 52 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Myoelectric prosthetic?
30 components, from 18 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Myoelectric prosthetic design files?
From the Owenkim2006/myoelectric-prosthetic repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Myoelectric prosthetic design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Owenkim2006. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.