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Zero console

redwoodsteve·zero-console·hardware/Zero Console.kicad_pcb

Zero console PCB layout, top view — open source Raspberry Pi board by redwoodsteve

About the Zero console PCB

Zero console is an open source Raspberry Pi PCB design by redwoodsteve, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 57.8 mm, with 28 components from 13 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RASPBERRY_PI_ZERO_2_W, from the Raspberry Pi family. Other key parts include the IP5306. By type, the board carries 7 switches, 7 capacitors, 4 resistors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs and 2 battery holders.

From the project

For games: - put any files you need for any games you add in here - make sure to add games to launcher/games.json ## assets Common assets (textures, sounds, etc) to use throughout ## hardware The folder where you can find KiCad files, the BOM (LCSC parts) and JLCPCB files. Develo

For games: - put any files you need for any games you add in here - make sure to add games to launcher/games.json ## assets Common assets (textures, sounds, etc) to use throughout ## hardware The folder where you can find KiCad files, the BOM (LCSC parts) and JLCPCB files. Development: Probably just send suggestions as pull requests, idk how I would set up a kicad project with github like this. Getting a PCB: You can easily upload the production/ZeroConsole.zip file to JLCPCB and you will be able to produce it for $2 for five! Parts: You can upload the bom.csv file to LCSC and it will…

Main components on the Zero console

RASPBERRY_PI_ZERO_2_WIP5306

Zero console bill of materials (BOM)

28 components, 13 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
RASPBERRY_PI_ZERO_2_W
U1
1
IP5306
U2
1
DISPLAY
J1
1
CONN_01X02
Conn_01x02
J2
1
C404969
USB_B_Micro
J3
2
14500
BT1, BT2
7
G4R152312
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7
2
C965812
RED
D1, D2
1
1UH
1uH
L1
4
10UF
10uF
C1, C2, C6, C7
3
22UF
22uF
C3, C4, C5
2
C114246
2R
R1, R3
2
200R
R2, R4

Zero console design files

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

Zero console: common questions

What microcontroller does the Zero console use?

The Zero console is built around the RASPBERRY_PI_ZERO_2_W, from the Raspberry Pi family.

How big is the Zero console PCB?

The Zero console measures 100 × 57.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Zero console?

28 components, from 13 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 Zero console design files?

From the redwoodsteve/zero-console 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 Zero console design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Zero console without the hardware?

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

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