Rubberdrive
About the Rubberdrive PCB
Rubberdrive is an open source PCB design by PhysicsDptAngers, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 88.1 × 75 mm, with 55 components from 31 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TL072 and TC7662Bx0A. By type, the board carries 15 capacitors, 12 resistors, 7 test points, 4 connectors, 4 switches and 4 diodes.
From the project
Contains complete CAD files, schematics, PCB layouts, and fabrication packages:
Contains complete CAD files, schematics, PCB layouts, and fabrication packages:
GomuGomuNoDrivehard: The primary shunt-to-ground clipping dipole topology characterized in the paper. GomuGomuNoDriveSoft: Alternative operational amplifier feedback implementation (compatible with classic LM308 / dual op-amp footprints).
Main components on the Rubberdrive
Rubberdrive bill of materials (BOM)
55 components, 31 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | TL072 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1, U3 |
| 1 | TC7662Bx0A | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U2 |
| 2 | BC850 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | 9V | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J1 |
| 2 | AudioJack3 | Jack_6.35mm_Neutrik_NMJ6HCD2_Horizontal | J2, J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06_Socket | JST_EH_B6B-EH-A_1x06_P2.50mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 2 | 50K | Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | RV18, RV20 |
| 2 | 100K Log | Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | RV22, RV23 |
| 2 | SW_SPDT_MSM | SW_MINI-SPDT-SW | SW5, SW7 |
| 2 | SW_DPDT_x2 | SW_MINI-SPDT-SW | SW6, SW8 |
| 1 | -9V | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP20 |
| 1 | +9V | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP21 |
| 1 | in_soft_gain | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP22 |
| 1 | output_pre_grain_DC | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP27 |
| 1 | out | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP29 |
| 1 | in_DC_coupled | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP30 |
| 1 | in | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | TP31 |
| 3 | C8598 | D_SOD-123 | D3, D8, D9 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D5.0mm_Clear | D4 |
| 1 | C | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4n7 | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2, C3 |
| 2 | 22n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C5, C6 |
| 1 | 220n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C7 |
| 5 | 100n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C10, C14, C15, C16, C17 |
| 1 | 10U | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C11 |
| 3 | 1u | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C12, C13, C18 |
| 4 | 10K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3, R4, R5, R6 |
| 1 | 100 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R7 |
| 1 | 6K8 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R8 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R10 |
| 5 | 4k7 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R16, R24, R25, R26, R27 |
Rubberdrive design files
The KiCad project lives in the PhysicsDptAngers/GomuGomuNoDrive repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Rubberdrive: common questions
How big is the Rubberdrive PCB?
The Rubberdrive measures 88.1 × 75 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Rubberdrive?
55 components, from 31 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Rubberdrive design files?
From the PhysicsDptAngers/GomuGomuNoDrive repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Rubberdrive design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with PhysicsDptAngers. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
