Chorus
rabidaudio·effects·chorus/chorus/chorus.kicad_pcb
About the Chorus PCB
Chorus is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by rabidaudio, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 54.6 × 95.3 mm, with 70 components from 45 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ATTINY85-20PU, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the LM13700, TL074, LM7805, TL072 and MN3207. By type, the board carries 35 resistors, 12 capacitors, 11 ICs, 4 connectors, 2 diodes and 1 switch.
From the project
Effects pedals and stomboxes
Schematics, board layouts, documentation, etc. is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
If you're interested in commercial use, please ask first.

Main components on the Chorus
Chorus bill of materials (BOM)
70 components, 45 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM13700 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 3 | TL074 | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U2, U3, U4 |
| 1 | LM7805 | TO-220F-3_Vertical | U5 |
| 2 | TL072 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U6, U11 |
| 1 | MN3207 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U7 |
| 1 | TLE2426xLP | TO-92_Inline_Wide | U8 |
| 1 | ATTINY85-20PU Microchip Technology | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U9 |
| 1 | MN3102 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U10 |
| 1 | IN | Jack_6.35mm_Neutrik_NMJ6HCD2_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | ISP | PinSocket_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Jack-DC | PinSocket_2x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | OUT | Jack_6.35mm_Neutrik_NMJ6HCD2_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | R_TRIM_10K | Potentiometer_Trimmer_Bourns_3296W | RV1 |
| 1 | 100K | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09L_Double_Vertical | R_CUTOFF_1 |
| 2 | 100K | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Single_Vertical | R_DEPTH1, R_RATE1 |
| 1 | 1M | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Single_Vertical | R_FLANGE1 |
| 1 | SW_3PDT_x3 | Stompbox Switch | SW1 |
| 2 | LED | LED_D3.0mm | D1, D2 |
| 1 | 100n | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 220n | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470p | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C3 |
| 2 | 6.8n | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C4, C7 |
| 2 | 330p | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C5, C8 |
| 2 | 2.2n | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C6, C9 |
| 1 | 3.3u | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C10 |
| 2 | 33n | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C11, C12 |
| 6 | 1M | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 |
| 1 | 100 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R5 |
| 1 | 240 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R8 |
| 1 | 4.8k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R9 |
| 1 | 2.7k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R10 |
| 1 | 2.2k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R11 |
| 4 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R12, R24, R25, R27 |
| 1 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R13 |
| 2 | 11k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R14, R17 |
| 1 | 150k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R15 |
| 1 | 47k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R16 |
| 1 | 75K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R18 |
| 1 | 51K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R19 |
| 6 | 100K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R20, R21, R29, R30, R31, R32 |
| 3 | 5.6K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R22, R23, R28 |
| 1 | 500K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R26 |
| 1 | 330 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R33 |
| 1 | 91K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R34 |
| 1 | 30K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R35 |
Chorus design files
The KiCad project lives in the rabidaudio/effects repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutchorus/chorus/chorus.kicad_pcb
- Schematicchorus/chorus/chorus.kicad_sch
Chorus: common questions
What microcontroller does the Chorus use?
The Chorus is built around the ATTINY85-20PU, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the Chorus PCB?
The Chorus measures 54.6 × 95.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Chorus?
70 components, from 45 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Chorus design files?
From the rabidaudio/effects repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Chorus design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with rabidaudio. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Chorus without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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