PCB split
rct4·Autonomous-Soil-Monitoring-Rover·PCBs/power_board_fixed/power_board_fixed/PCB_split/PCB_split.kicad_pcb
About the PCB split
PCB split is an open source PCB design by rct4, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 93 × 93 mm, with 33 components from 29 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TPS62933DRLR. By type, the board carries 16 connectors, 5 capacitors, 5 resistors, 3 diodes, 1 IC and 1 transistor.
From the project
The autonomous soil monitoring rover is a project that aims to assist commercial farmers and personal gardeners by introducing an automated solution to monitoring soil data.

Main components on the PCB split
PCB split bill of materials (BOM)
33 components, 29 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPS62933DRLR | SOT5X3-8_DRL_TEX | U1 |
| 1 | AO4485 | SO8SOP-8L_AOS | Q1 |
| 1 | LINEAR ACTUATOR POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | LIN ACT DRIVER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | 12V BATTERY POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Pin | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J5 |
| 1 | 12V JUMP | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J6 |
| 1 | 5V JUMP | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J7 |
| 1 | 3V3 JUMP | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J8 |
| 1 | MOTOR1 POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J9 |
| 1 | MOTOR2 POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J10 |
| 1 | MOTOR3 POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J11 |
| 1 | MOTOR4 POWER | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J12 |
| 1 | MOTOR1 EN | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J13 |
| 1 | MOTOR2 EN | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J14 |
| 1 | MOTOR3 EN | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J15 |
| 1 | MOTOR4 EN | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J16 |
| 1 | LIN REG | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J17 |
| 1 | Fuse | Fuseholder_Littelfuse_Nano2_154x | F1 |
| 1 | D_Zener | D_SOD-123 | D1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | D_Schottky | TSOT-23_HandSoldering | D2, D3 |
| 1 | 7.8uH | L_0201_0603Metric_Pad0.64x0.40mm_HandSolder | L1 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 33nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4 |
| 1 | 47u | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C5 |
| 1 | 52.3k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 2 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2, R5 |
| 2 | 100k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3, R4 |
PCB split design files
The KiCad project lives in the rct4/Autonomous-Soil-Monitoring-Rover repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PCB split: common questions
How big is the PCB split?
The PCB split measures 93 × 93 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PCB split?
33 components, from 29 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PCB split design files?
From the rct4/Autonomous-Soil-Monitoring-Rover repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PCB split design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with rct4. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.