Utils output core
shmoergh·moduleur·modules/06-utils-output/electronics/core/utils-output-core.kicad_pcb
About the Utils output core PCB
Utils output core is an open source PCB design by shmoergh, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58 × 65 mm, with 70 components from 37 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TL072 and NE5532. By type, the board carries 30 resistors, 18 capacitors, 7 connectors, 6 diodes, 5 ICs and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Fully analog DIY-friendly modular synth
Combined analog bitcrusher, LFO and an output interface with overdrive in a single Eurorack compatible module.
‼️ IF YOU ARE NOT BUILDING FROM THE LATEST PCB REVISION IN THIS REPOSITORY, PLEASE CHECK THE FIX LOG (PCB ERRATA) BEFORE STARTING, AS EARLIER REVISIONS MAY CONTAIN ISSUES THAT REQUIRE CORRECTION.
- Analog bitcrusher - External trigger of analog bitcrusher, which allows sample & hold usage - Analog LFO with square and triangle output - LFO works from about 0.1Hz to 200Hz audio range - LED indicator for LFO - Output module to interface line level audio - LED based overdrive in output…
Main components on the Utils output core
Utils output core bill of materials (BOM)
70 components, 37 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | TL072 JLCPCB | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U2, U5, U201 |
| 1 | NE5532 JLCPCB | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U4 |
| 1 | 2N3819 Mouser | TO-92_Inline_Wide | Q2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X06 Conn_01x06 Mouser | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | CONN_02X03_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x03_Odd_Even Mouser | PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J5 |
| 1 | CONN_01X02 Conn_01x02 Mouser | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | CONN_02X04_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x04_Odd_Even Mouser | PinHeader_2x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | CONN_02X05_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x05_Odd_Even Mouser | PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | CONN_02X05_ODD_EVEN Conn_02x05_Odd_Even Mouser | IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J7 |
| 1 | Red LED | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | D_LIM_P1 |
| 1 | 10k | Potentiometer_ACP_CA6-H2,5_Horizontal | RV_LINE_OUT_LVL1 |
| 1 | Red LED | LED_D3.0mm | D_LIM_N1 |
| 2 | 1N5817 JLCPCB | D_SOD-323 | D1, D2 |
| 4 | 1N4148 JLCPCB | D_SOD-123 | D3, D4, D15, D16 |
| 10 | 100N 100n JLCPCB | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C10, C11, C12, C13 +2 |
| 2 | 100U 100u JLCPCB | CP_Elec_6.3x7.7 | C8, C9 |
| 1 | 10U 10u JLCPCB | CP_Elec_5x5.4 | C14 |
| 1 | 100P 100p JLCPCB | C_0603_1608Metric | C15 |
| 2 | 100n (foil) Mouser | C_Rect_L7.2mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm_FKS2_FKP2_MKS2_MKP2 | C16, C17 |
| 1 | 1n (foil) Mouser | C_Rect_L7.2mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm_FKS2_FKP2_MKS2_MKP2 | C18 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3n (foil) Mouser | C_Rect_L7.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C203 |
| 1 | 33K 33k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 4 | 10K 10k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R10, R18, R29, R211 |
| 2 | 4.7K 4.7k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R11, R20 |
| 1 | 150 JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R12 |
| 5 | 1k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R13, R17, R25, R208, R212 |
| 2 | 100 JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R14, R15 |
| 2 | 1M JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R16, R209 |
| 5 | 100K 100k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R19, R21, R22, R23, R205 |
| 1 | 22K 22k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R24 |
| 1 | 5.1M JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R201 |
| 1 | 200K 200k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R202 |
| 1 | 15K 15k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R203 |
| 1 | 470K 470k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R204 |
| 1 | 220 Mouser | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R206 |
| 1 | 12K 12k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R207 |
| 1 | 2k JLCPCB | R_0603_1608Metric | R210 |
Utils output core design files
The KiCad project lives in the shmoergh/moduleur repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Utils output core: common questions
How big is the Utils output core PCB?
The Utils output core measures 58 × 65 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Utils output core?
70 components, from 37 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 Utils output core design files?
From the shmoergh/moduleur 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 Utils output core design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with shmoergh. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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