Neopixel project v3.0
Scrarf·Neopixel-project-v3.0
About the Neopixel project v3.0 PCB
Neopixel project v3.0 is an open source PCB design by Scrarf, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 50 mm, with 64 components from 36 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ESP8685H4, AL8843, TD1469 and USBLC6-4SC6. By type, the board carries 20 capacitors, 16 resistors, 8 transistors, 5 diodes, 5 inductors and 4 ICs.
It belongs with the iot & wireless and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
PCB for ESP8685H4 WIFI based RGBW led driver.

Main components on the Neopixel project v3.0
Neopixel project v3.0 bill of materials (BOM)
64 components, 36 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESP8685H4 | QFN284X4_EXP | U1 |
| 1 | AL8843 | Diodes_SO-8EP | U2 |
| 1 | TD1469 | TSOT-23-6 | U3 |
| 1 | USBLC6-4SC6 | SOT-23-6 | U4 |
| 4 | MMBT3904 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 |
| 4 | DO3407B | SOT-23-3 | Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 |
| 1 | CRYSTAL_GND24 Crystal_GND24 | Crystal_SMD_Abracon_ABM8AIG-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | CONN_01X03_PIN Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | SCREW_TERMINAL_01X02 Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MPT-0,5-2-2.54_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | Antenna_Shield | Texas_SWRA117D_2.4GHz_Left | AE1 |
| 2 | TS-1088-AR02016 | SW_TS-1088_XNP | SW1, SW2 |
| 1 | W | LED_PLCC_2835 | D1 |
| 1 | R | LED_Luminus_MP-3030-1100_3.0x3.0mm | D2 |
| 1 | G | LED_Luminus_MP-3030-1100_3.0x3.0mm | D3 |
| 1 | B | LED_Luminus_MP-3030-1100_3.0x3.0mm | D4 |
| 1 | SS34 | D_SMA | D5 |
| 1 | 68µH | L_Ferrocore_DLG-0504 | L1 |
| 1 | 2NH 2nH | L_0603_1608Metric | L2 |
| 1 | 22µH | L_Ferrocore_DLG-0302 | L3 |
| 1 | 24NH 24nH | L_0603_1608Metric | L4 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | L_0402_1005Metric | L5 |
| 3 | 100µF | CP_Elec_6.3x7.7 | C1, C2, C14 |
| 3 | 22µF | C_0805_2012Metric | C3, C15, C16 |
| 1 | 1µF | C_0603_1608Metric | C4 |
| 1 | 10NF 10nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C5 |
| 7 | 100NF 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C6, C7, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13 |
| 1 | 10µF | C_0805_2012Metric | C8 |
| 2 | 24PF 24pF | C_0402_1005Metric | C17, C18 |
| 2 | DNP | C_0402_1005Metric | C19, C20 |
| 4 | 1K5 1k5 | R_1206_3216Metric | R1, R3, R5, R7 |
| 4 | 200 | R_0805_2012Metric | R2, R4, R6, R8 |
| 3 | 5K1 5k1 | R_0603_1608Metric | R9, R10, R17 |
| 2 | 5K1 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R11, R12 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R15 |
| 1 | 16K 16k | R_0603_1608Metric | R16 |
| 1 | 0.333 | R_2512_6332Metric | R22 |
Neopixel project v3.0 design files
The KiCad project lives in the Scrarf/Neopixel-project-v3.0 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutNeopixel_project_v3.0.kicad_pcb
- SchematicNeopixel_project_v3.0.kicad_sch
- BOMbom.csv
Neopixel project v3.0: common questions
How big is the Neopixel project v3.0 PCB?
The Neopixel project v3.0 measures 50 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Neopixel project v3.0?
64 components, from 36 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 Neopixel project v3.0 design files?
From the Scrarf/Neopixel-project-v3.0 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 Neopixel project v3.0 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Scrarf. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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