Maxx rj45-controller
About the Maxx rj45-controller PCB
Maxx rj45-controller is an open source PCB design by Pekaway, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 55.5 × 30 mm, with 29 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MCP23017-E_SO. By type, the board carries 16 resistors, 5 transistors, 3 connectors, 3 jumpers, 1 IC and 1 capacitor.
From the project
i2c expansion board to control the MaxxFan via rj45 port.
The circuit board is in production and will be tested soon. It will then be integrated into the VAN PI OS. https://github.com/Pekaway/VAN_PI
Main components on the Maxx rj45-controller
Maxx rj45-controller bill of materials (BOM)
29 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCP23017-E_SO | SOIC-28_W7.5mm | U1 |
| 5 | MMBT3904 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04 | JST_PH_S4B-PH-K_1x04_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J1, J3 |
| 1 | RJ45_LED | RJ45B*1*1 | J2 |
| 3 | Jumper_2_Open | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1, JP2, JP3 |
| 1 | 0.1u | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 11 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R10 +3 |
| 5 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R7, R8, R11, R12, R13 |
Maxx rj45-controller design files
The KiCad project lives in the Pekaway/maxx-rj45-controller repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Maxx rj45-controller: common questions
How big is the Maxx rj45-controller PCB?
The Maxx rj45-controller measures 55.5 × 30 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Maxx rj45-controller?
29 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Maxx rj45-controller design files?
From the Pekaway/maxx-rj45-controller repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Maxx rj45-controller design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Pekaway. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.