Lowside
rusefi·hw_modular·lowside/lowside.kicad_pcb
About the Lowside PCB
Lowside is an open source PCB design by rusefi, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 101 × 22 mm, with 96 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the VNLD5090. By type, the board carries 44 resistors, 30 diodes, 14 capacitors, 7 ICs and 1 connector.
From the project
*DEPRECATED* rusEFI prototyping hardware

Main components on the Lowside
Lowside bill of materials (BOM)
96 components, 9 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | VNLD5090 | SO-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7 |
| 1 | CONN_02X39_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x39_Odd_Even | PinHeader_2x39_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 14 | C156309 D_Schottky | D_SMF | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +6 |
| 16 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16 +8 |
| 14 | 6.8N 6.8n | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +6 |
| 28 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R5, R6, R9, R10, R13, R14 +20 |
| 14 | 10K 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R3, R4, R7, R8, R11, R12, R15, R16 +6 |
| 1 | 330 | R_0603_1608Metric | R37 |
| 1 | 1.5K 1.5k | R_0603_1608Metric | R38 |
Lowside design files
The KiCad project lives in the rusefi/hw_modular repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Lowside: common questions
How big is the Lowside PCB?
The Lowside measures 101 × 22 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Lowside?
96 components, from 9 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 Lowside design files?
From the rusefi/hw_modular repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Lowside design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with rusefi. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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