PiCM3 GBA
About the PiCM3 GBA PCB
PiCM3 GBA is an open source PCB design by SethBarberee, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 130.7 × 72.9 mm, with 48 components from 22 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the PAM2306AYPKE, MCP73871, DDR2_SODIMM_CM_3_Lite and 1040310811. By type, the board carries 20 resistors, 17 capacitors, 5 ICs, 2 connectors, 2 diodes and 2 inductors.
From the project
The schematic will require some custom parts that can be found in our other repository RPiCM3Parts. The schematic contains everything required to get the CM3L to run. The rest of the pins are free to be used for any project. These files are meant to help jumpstart a project that
The schematic will require some custom parts that can be found in our other repository RPiCM3Parts. The schematic contains everything required to get the CM3L to run. The rest of the pins are free to be used for any project. These files are meant to help jumpstart a project that wants to build around the CM3L.
Main components on the PiCM3 GBA
PiCM3 GBA bill of materials (BOM)
48 components, 22 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAM2306AYPKE | PAM2306AYPKE | U1 |
| 1 | MCP73871 | QFN-20-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm | U2 |
| 1 | DDR2_SODIMM_CM_3_Lite | Socket_SODIMM_DDR2 | U3 |
| 1 | 1040310811 | microSD_HC_Hirose_DM3D-SF | U4 |
| 1 | ~ | TE_5-1734839-0_1x50-1MP_P0.5mm_Horizontal | U5 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Shielded | JST_XH_S2B-XH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Plug_USB2.0 | USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 | P1 |
| 2 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric | D1, D2 |
| 2 | 4.7uH | SRN4018-4R7M | L1, L2 |
| 1 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 2 | 4.7uF | C_1206_3216Metric | C2, C9 |
| 2 | 4.7uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C3, C18 |
| 4 | 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C4, C5, C8, C10 |
| 5 | 47uF | C_1206_3216Metric | C6, C12, C14, C15, C16 |
| 3 | 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C7, C11, C13 |
| 7 | 100k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R10, R12 |
| 5 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R7, R8, R11, R13, R21 |
| 1 | 270k | R_0603_1608Metric | R9 |
| 1 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R14 |
| 1 | 20K | R_0603_1608Metric | R15 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 200 | R_0603_1608Metric | R16, R17, R18, R19 |
| 1 | 175 | R_0603_1608Metric | R20 |
PiCM3 GBA design files
The KiCad project lives in the SethBarberee/PiCM3_GBA repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPiCM3_GBA.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPiCM3_GBA.kicad_sch
PiCM3 GBA: common questions
How big is the PiCM3 GBA PCB?
The PiCM3 GBA measures 130.7 × 72.9 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1 mm thick.
How many components are on the PiCM3 GBA?
48 components, from 22 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PiCM3 GBA design files?
From the SethBarberee/PiCM3_GBA repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PiCM3 GBA design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with SethBarberee. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.