Joule Candle
About the Joule Candle PCB
Joule Candle is an open source PCB design by sdp8483, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 14 × 80 mm, with 6 components from 6 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 1 transistor, 1 battery holder, 1 switch, 1 diode, 1 inductor and 1 resistor.
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Joule Candle bill of materials (BOM)
6 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BC817-40 | SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | AA | AA_PCB-Clip | BT1 |
| 1 | SPDT | SPDT_OS102011MA1QN1 | S1 |
| 1 | LED | 3mm_PCB_Edge | D1 |
| 1 | SRF4532-510Y | SRF4532-510Y | L1 |
| 1 | 1K | R_0603_HandSoldering | R1 |
Joule Candle design files
The KiCad project lives in the sdp8483/Joule_Candle repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutJoule_Candle.kicad_pcb
Joule Candle: common questions
How big is the Joule Candle PCB?
The Joule Candle measures 14 × 80 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Joule Candle?
6 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Joule Candle design files?
From the sdp8483/Joule_Candle repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Joule Candle design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with sdp8483. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.