TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1
About the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 PCB
TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 is an open source PCB design by RushankT, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100.3 × 99 mm, with 65 components from 33 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the SN74HC08NSR, PC817, LM393, NE555P and L78M05CDT. By type, the board carries 30 resistors, 12 capacitors, 8 connectors, 7 ICs, 3 transistors and 1 diode.
From the project
This repository contains the finalized KiCad schematic design for the Tractive System Active Light (TSAL) circuit, developed for our Formula Student Electric Vehicle project. The TSAL is a critical safety component used to indicate the presence of high voltage in the tractive sys
This repository contains the finalized KiCad schematic design for the Tractive System Active Light (TSAL) circuit, developed for our Formula Student Electric Vehicle project. The TSAL is a critical safety component used to indicate the presence of high voltage in the tractive system when the vehicle is powered on.
- Project Name: TSAL Final Design - Team: Zuura Formula Racing - Engineer: Rushank Talwar, EV Powertrain Lead - Tool Used: KiCad (Recommended version: 6.x or newer) - Date: July 2025
Main components on the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1
TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 bill of materials (BOM)
65 components, 33 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SN74HC08NSR | SOIC127P780X200-14N | IC1, IC2 |
| 2 | PC817 | DIP-4_W7.62mm | U1, U2 |
| 1 | LM393 | SO08 | U3 |
| 1 | NE555P | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U5 |
| 1 | L78M05CDT | VREG_L78M05CDT | U7 |
| 3 | BSC160N10NS3G | TDSON-8-1 | Q4, Q5, Q6 |
| 1 | Conn_01x10_Socket | JST_VH_B10P-VH-B_1x10_P3.96mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Socket | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | MAIN | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | AIR+ve | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | PRECHARGERELAY | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | AIR-ve | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | GREEN_LED_CONNECTOR_MAIN | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | GREEN_LED_CONNECTOR_AUX | JST_VH_B4P-VH-B_1x04_P3.96mm_Vertical | J9 |
| 1 | URB2405YMD-6WR3 | URB2405YMD6WR3 | PS1 |
| 2 | 3296W-1-103LF | TRIM_3296W-1-103LF | VR1, VR3 |
| 1 | 3296W-1-203 | TRIM_3296W-1-203 | VR2 |
| 1 | YELLOW LED | LED_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C5 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2, C6 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3, C7, C9 |
| 2 | 47uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4, C8 |
| 3 | 22uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C10, C11, C12 |
| 1 | 47k Ohms | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 5.1k Ohms | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2 |
| 1 | 240k ohms | R_2512_6332Metric_Pad1.40x3.35mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 2 | 10k ohm | R_2512_6332Metric_Pad1.40x3.35mm_HandSolder | R4, R6 |
| 1 | 220k ohms | R_2512_6332Metric_Pad1.40x3.35mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 14 | 10k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R15, R16 +6 |
| 3 | 2k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R13, R14, R20 |
| 1 | 330 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R18 |
| 3 | 1 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R21, R22, R23 |
| 3 | 5.1k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R24, R26, R28 |
TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 design files
The KiCad project lives in the RushankT/TRACTIVE_SYSTEM_ACTIVE_LIGHT_EVO1 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutTSAL_final.kicad_pcb
- SchematicTSAL_final.kicad_sch
TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1: common questions
How big is the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 PCB?
The TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 measures 100.3 × 99 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1?
65 components, from 33 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 design files?
From the RushankT/TRACTIVE_SYSTEM_ACTIVE_LIGHT_EVO1 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the TRACTIVE SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT EVO1 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with RushankT. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.