POVshield4.1
About the POVshield4.1 PCB
POVshield4.1 is an open source PCB design by shurik179, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58.9 × 18.8 mm, with 20 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TP4056 and LSM6DSO. By type, the board carries 7 resistors, 5 connectors, 5 capacitors, 2 ICs and 1 diode.
From the project
Persistence of Vision LED staff
The latest version (as of June 1, 2023) is 4.1. It is documented at https://povstaff.readthedocs.io
docs: documentation code: this directory contains the source code for the staff software hardware: design files for the custom PCBs used in the project, as well as STEP files for the 3d printed components. images: sample image(s) and imagelist.txt file
Main components on the POVshield4.1
POVshield4.1 bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 13 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TP4056 | HSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.1mm_ThermalVias | U1 |
| 1 | LSM6DSO | Bosch_LGA-14_3x2.5mm_P0.5mm | U2 |
| 2 | Conn_01x07 | PinSocket_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | connector-4p-large-nosilk | J3 |
| 1 | Conn_02x03_Counter_Clockwise | PinSocket_2x03_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | JST_XH_B2B-XH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 3 | 10UF 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3 |
| 2 | 100NF 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C4, C5 |
| 1 | 2k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 1.2K 1.2k | R_0603_1608Metric | R2 |
| 3 | 3.3K 3.3k | R_0603_1608Metric | R3, R4, R5 |
| 2 | 10K 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R6, R7 |
POVshield4.1 design files
The KiCad project lives in the shurik179/povstaff repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
POVshield4.1: common questions
How big is the POVshield4.1 PCB?
The POVshield4.1 measures 58.9 × 18.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the POVshield4.1?
20 components, from 13 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 POVshield4.1 design files?
From the shurik179/povstaff 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 POVshield4.1 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which shurik179 chose for the repository.
