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Pixelvation PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by Pixelvation

About the Pixelvation PCB

Pixelvation is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by Pixelvation, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 36.8 × 27.9 mm, with 28 components from 18 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ESP32-PICO-D4, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the 74LVC2G17, AP2112K-3.3 and 74HC245. By type, the board carries 9 capacitors, 6 ICs, 6 connectors, 5 resistors and 2 diodes.

It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.

From the project

Pixelvation enables people to create high-quality LED art using open source tools

Pixelvation enables people to create high-quality LED art using open source tools

This GitHub repository is the current home of Pixelvation and will be updated whenever there's some significant new development. To get notified on significant new developments, set up an alert on new releases here, or follow @PixelvationRGB on Twitter.

I'll set up a forum or Discord server at some point, but for now, feel free to open a GitHub Issue, or post to SmartMatrix Community if you have any questions or want to discuss anything.

Pixelvation, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Pixelvation

74LVC2G17AP2112K-3.3ESP32-PICO-D474HC245

Pixelvation bill of materials (BOM)

28 components, 18 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
2
74LVC2G17
U1, U2
1
AP2112K-3.3
U3
1
ESP32-PICO-D4
U4
2
74HC245
U5, U6
1
CONN_01X04
Conn_01x04
J1
1
CONN_01X04
Conn_01x04
J3
1
CONN_02X10_ODD_EVEN
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J6
1
CONN_02X10_ODD_EVEN
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J11
1
CONN_02X10_ODD_EVEN
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J15
1
CONN_02X10_ODD_EVEN
Conn_02x10_Odd_Even
J16
1
C223608
D
D1
1
LED
D2
3
10UF
10uF
C1, C3, C5
6
0.1UF
0.1uF
C2, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9
1
1k
R1
1
0
R2
1
100
R3
2
10K
10k
R4, R5

Pixelvation design files

The KiCad project lives in the Pixelvation/Pixelvation repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Pixelvation: common questions

What microcontroller does the Pixelvation use?

The Pixelvation is built around the ESP32-PICO-D4, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Pixelvation PCB?

The Pixelvation measures 36.8 × 27.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Pixelvation?

28 components, from 18 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Pixelvation design files?

From the Pixelvation/Pixelvation repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Pixelvation design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Pixelvation. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Pixelvation without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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