Mainboard top plate
About the Mainboard top plate PCB
Mainboard top plate is an open source PCB design by palthedog, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 320 × 230 mm, with 18 components from 2 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the DRV5056A3xQDBZxR. By type, the board carries 16 ICs and 2 switches.
From the project
-- Libraries Install libraries below -- Keyswitch Kicad Library can be installed via "Plugin-Content manager" -> Library
-- Libraries Install libraries below -- Keyswitch Kicad Library can be installed via "Plugin-Content manager" -> Library
-- 3D models Configure Kicad path so that Kicad can find 3D models saved in our project dir. In the project's main menu, click "Setting" -> "Configure Paths" Then, add a new path and Set Name to UDONGDIR and Path to (path-to-your-working-directory)/Udong/ecad`
Main components on the Mainboard top plate
Mainboard top plate bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 2 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | DRV5056A3xQDBZxR | SK20-keyswitch-rounded-hole | U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13 +8 |
| 2 | SW_Push | SK20-keyswitch-rounded-hole | SW3, SW4 |
Mainboard top plate design files
The KiCad project lives in the palthedog/Udong repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Mainboard top plate: common questions
How big is the Mainboard top plate PCB?
The Mainboard top plate measures 320 × 230 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Mainboard top plate?
18 components, from 2 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 Mainboard top plate design files?
From the palthedog/Udong 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 Mainboard top plate design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with palthedog. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
