VCF
PancakeLegend·HackSynth·KiCAD/VCF/VCF.kicad_pcb
About the VCF PCB
VCF is an open source PCB design by PancakeLegend, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 100 mm, with 47 components from 24 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TL072 and UA776. By type, the board carries 27 resistors, 6 connectors, 5 ICs, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
A modular synth project
Main components on the VCF
VCF bill of materials (BOM)
47 components, 24 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | TL072 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_LongPads | U1, U2, U5 |
| 2 | UA776 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_LongPads | U3, U4 |
| 1 | 2N3904 | J172_TO-92_Inline - Handsolder | Q1 |
| 1 | FM | Jack_3.5mm | J1 |
| 1 | CV | Jack_3.5mm | J2 |
| 1 | IN | Jack_3.5mm | J3 |
| 1 | OUT | Jack_3.5mm | J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x03 | JST_PH_S3B-PH-K_1x03_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J5, J6 |
| 1 | R_Trim 100k | TrimPot_Bourns_3339S_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | FM 100k | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Horizontal | RV2 |
| 1 | FREQ 100k | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Horizontal | RV3 |
| 1 | RES 100K | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Horizontal | RV4 |
| 2 | 1N4148 | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_Ceramic_D4.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2 |
| 3 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R22, R23 |
| 8 | 100k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2, R3, R5, R6, R20, R21, R24, R25 |
| 3 | 47k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R14, R17 |
| 3 | 470k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R7, R8, R10 |
| 1 | 100R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R9 |
| 1 | 27k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R11 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R12 |
| 1 | 3k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R13 |
| 4 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R15, R18, R26, R27 |
| 2 | 110k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R16, R19 |
VCF 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/VCF/VCF.kicad_pcb
- SchematicKiCAD/VCF/VCF.kicad_sch
VCF: common questions
How big is the VCF PCB?
The VCF measures 50 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the VCF?
47 components, from 24 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the VCF 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 VCF 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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