ChainlinkDriver
scottbez1·splitflap·electronics/chainlinkDriver/chainlinkDriver.kicad_pcb
About the ChainlinkDriver PCB
ChainlinkDriver is an open source PCB design by scottbez1, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 198.1 × 30.5 mm, with 58 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74HC595, TPL7407L, 74HC125 and 74HC165. By type, the board carries 17 connectors, 13 resistors, 12 capacitors, 10 ICs and 6 diodes.
It belongs with the displays & leds and wearables designs in this gallery.
From the project
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Main components on the ChainlinkDriver
ChainlinkDriver bill of materials (BOM)
58 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 74HC595 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm_silk | U1, U5, U7, U9 |
| 4 | TPL7407L | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm_silk | U2, U6, U8, U10 |
| 1 | 74HC125 | SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mm_silk | U3 |
| 1 | 74HC165 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm_silk | U4 |
| 6 | Motor | JST_XH_B5B-XH-A_1x05_P2.50mm_Vertical | J3, J5, J6, J7, J12, J13 |
| 6 | Sensor | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8, J9, J10, J11, J14, J15 |
| 3 | Power | Generic-5.08-2P | J16, J17, J18 |
| 2 | IDC | IDC-Header_2x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J19, J20 |
| 6 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric_Silkscreen | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 10 | 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C9, C10 +2 |
| 1 | 100uF | CP_Elec_8x10 | C3 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Elec_4x5.3 | C8 |
| 6 | 220R | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R10 |
| 7 | 47k | R_0603_1608Metric | R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R12, R14 |
ChainlinkDriver design files
The KiCad project lives in the scottbez1/splitflap repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
ChainlinkDriver: common questions
How big is the ChainlinkDriver PCB?
The ChainlinkDriver measures 198.1 × 30.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the ChainlinkDriver?
58 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the ChainlinkDriver design files?
From the scottbez1/splitflap repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the ChainlinkDriver design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which scottbez1 chose for the repository.
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