Buck5
About the Buck5 PCB
Buck5 is an open source PCB design by SARP-UW, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 30.5 × 45.8 mm, with 11 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ADS1115. By type, the board carries 3 diodes, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors, 1 IC, 1 connector and 1 fuse.
Main components on the Buck5
Buck5 bill of materials (BOM)
11 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADS1115 LM2596S-5 | TO-263-5_TabPin3 | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x10_Socket | PRECI-DIP_310-87-110-41-001101 | J1 |
| 1 | Fuse | D_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.77x0.64mm_HandSolder | F1 |
| 1 | red | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D1 |
| 1 | 1N5822 | D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D2 |
| 1 | green | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D3 |
| 1 | 47uH | output inductor | L1 |
| 1 | 10UF 680uF | CAPAE660X800N | C1 |
| 1 | 0.1UF 330uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 1100Ω | R_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.30x2.65mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 150Ω | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2 |
Buck5 design files
The KiCad project lives in the SARP-UW/GSE_pcb_design repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Buck5: common questions
How big is the Buck5 PCB?
The Buck5 measures 30.5 × 45.8 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.635 mm thick.
How many components are on the Buck5?
11 components, from 11 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 Buck5 design files?
From the SARP-UW/GSE_pcb_design 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 Buck5 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with SARP-UW. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
