Circledisplay
About the Circledisplay PCB
Circledisplay is an open source PCB design by pimdegroot, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 54.6 × 21.6 mm, with 35 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74HC595. By type, the board carries 16 diodes, 10 resistors, 3 capacitors, 2 transistors, 2 switches and 1 IC.
From the project
A circle of LEDs
This readme assumes that you either know how to produce a board, source parts, and solder SMD components, or are willing to learn how to do these things. The production files have been tested using several production methods, so you shouldn't encounter issues making this board. The hints and instructions included should be enough to get you started.
1x 74HC595 shift register in SOP16 package 3x 100nF capacitor in a 0805 package 8x 1k 0805 resistor 16x LED in a 1206 package 2x 2N7002 mosfet 2x 10k 0805 resistor (R1 and R2) 2x 4.5x4.5mm push button 1x 6x2 angled header
Main components on the Circledisplay
Circledisplay bill of materials (BOM)
35 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74HC595 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 2 | 2N7002 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | Conn_02x06_Odd_Even | PinHeader_2x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | SW_Push | SW | SW1, SW2 |
| 16 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +8 |
| 3 | 100n | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3 |
| 2 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2 |
| 8 | 1k | R_0805_2012Metric | R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 |
Circledisplay design files
The KiCad project lives in the pimdegroot/circledisplay repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Circledisplay: common questions
How big is the Circledisplay PCB?
The Circledisplay measures 54.6 × 21.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Circledisplay?
35 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Circledisplay design files?
From the pimdegroot/circledisplay repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Circledisplay design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with pimdegroot. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.