LedCube
About the LedCube PCB
LedCube is an open source PCB design by qb-creates, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 117 × 94.6 mm, with 21 components from 7 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 8 resistors, 5 capacitors and 1 diode.
From the project
5x5x5 LED Cube using an ATmega32
LED Cube Display that projects custom animations using a 5x5x5 matrix of LEDs. The display utilizes an ATmega32 microcontroller utilizes two 16-channel LED drivers.
- Project Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=golMkQ88TE - Display Multiplexing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexeddisplay
1. Software Used 2. Cube Circuit - LED Driver - Parts List 3. Power Consumption 4. Schematics - Cube Schematic
LedCube bill of materials (BOM)
21 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CAT4016 | Cat4016 | CAT4016 IC1, CAT4016 IC2 |
| 5 | BC635 | BCY-W3 | NPN1, NPN2, NPN3, NPN4, NPN5 |
| 1 | Diode 1N914 | DO-35 | D1 |
| 2 | Cap2 | CAPR5-4X5 | C1, C2 |
| 3 | Cap | RAD-0.3 | C3, C4, C5 |
| 7 | Res1 | AXIAL-0.3 | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8 |
| 1 | 2.2K | AXIAL-0.3 | R9 |
LedCube design files
The KiCad project lives in the qb-creates/LedCube repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
LedCube: common questions
How big is the LedCube PCB?
The LedCube measures 117 × 94.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LedCube?
21 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the LedCube design files?
From the qb-creates/LedCube repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LedCube design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with qb-creates. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.