VCA
PancakeLegend·HackSynth·KiCAD/VCA/VCA.kicad_pcb
About the VCA PCB
VCA is an open source PCB design by PancakeLegend, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 30 × 100 mm, with 15 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LT1006. By type, the board carries 5 resistors, 4 connectors, 2 transistors, 1 IC and 1 capacitor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
A modular synth project
Main components on the VCA
VCA bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT1006 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_LongPads | U1 |
| 2 | J172 | J172_TO-92_Inline - Handsolder | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | VIN | Jack_3.5mm | J1 |
| 1 | VC | Jack_3.5mm | J2 |
| 1 | VOUT | Jack_3.5mm | J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | JST_PH_S3B-PH-K_1x03_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | 1kΩ TrimPot | TrimPot_Bourns_3339S_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | 100kΩ TrimPot | TrimPot_Bourns_3339S_Horizontal | RV2 |
| 1 | C | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 4 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 1 | 27k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R5 |
VCA design files
The KiCad project lives in the PancakeLegend/HackSynth repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutKiCAD/VCA/VCA.kicad_pcb
- SchematicKiCAD/VCA/VCA.kicad_sch
VCA: common questions
How big is the VCA PCB?
The VCA measures 30 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the VCA?
15 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the VCA design files?
From the PancakeLegend/HackSynth repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the VCA design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which PancakeLegend chose for the repository.
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