Perceptron Input
About the Perceptron Input PCB
Perceptron Input is an open source PCB design by rdb64-hobbies, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 164 × 86 mm, with 50 components from 5 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 16 switches, 16 diodes, 16 resistors and 2 connectors.
From the project
A simple analog circuit perceptron device
This repository contains the build guide, PCB designs, circuit schematics, PCB manufacturing files (Gerbers), bill of materials (BoM), and 3D printable frame designs, everything you need to build your own Perceptron, just like the one described in my video tutorial. It was inspired by this video tutorial by Welch Labs. I hope you'll check out both videos.
This little device is fun to build, and it provides a wonderful hands-on illustration of how neural networks are trained and how they work. It was the Welch Labs video that inspired me to do this, but dreading the prospect of all that…
Perceptron Input bill of materials (BOM)
50 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conn_02x10 | PinHeader_2x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | Molex_KK-254_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 16 | SW_DPDT | SW_Toggle_E-Switch_100A_DPDT_M2 | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +8 |
| 16 | LED_Dual_Bidir | LED_D5.0mm_Bicolor_Bidirection | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +8 |
| 16 | 68R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +8 |
Perceptron Input design files
The KiCad project lives in the rdb64-hobbies/Perceptron repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Perceptron Input: common questions
How big is the Perceptron Input PCB?
The Perceptron Input measures 164 × 86 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Perceptron Input?
50 components, from 5 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 Perceptron Input design files?
From the rdb64-hobbies/Perceptron repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Perceptron Input design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which rdb64-hobbies chose for the repository.
