Lunchbox adapter
Spritkopf·lunchbox-adapter
About the Lunchbox adapter PCB
Lunchbox adapter is an open source PCB design by Spritkopf, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 67.6 × 89.2 mm, with 83 components from 27 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the HCF4028B, LM1117-5.0 and LM2904. By type, the board carries 34 resistors, 16 diodes, 12 transistors, 8 capacitors, 7 connectors and 3 ICs.
It belongs with the test & measurement and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
My interpretation of the "BrotboxErsatzPlatine" instrument adapter for the BMW K100
This is my interpretation of the BrotboxErsatzPlatine instrument adapter for the BMW K100. It is based on the circuit originally created by Maru (maru-labs.com). Its purpose is to replace the original instrument unit of the BMW K100 (affectionately called lunchbox because of its distinctive shape) with 3rd party speedometer units. For more information have a look at maru-labs.com. I extended the circuit according to my own needs and put together my own circuit board.

Main components on the Lunchbox adapter
Lunchbox adapter bill of materials (BOM)
83 components, 27 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCF4028B | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 1 | LM1117-5.0 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U2 |
| 1 | LM2904 | SO-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U3 |
| 11 | SMBTA42 | SOT-23 | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9 +3 |
| 1 | BCP51 | SOT-223 | Q5 |
| 1 | CONN_01X24 Conn_01x24 | DIP-24_866 | J1 |
| 2 | CONN_01X03 Conn_01x03 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J8 |
| 2 | CONN_01X03 Conn_01x03 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J5 |
| 2 | CONN_01X06 Conn_01x06 | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6, J7 |
| 1 | JUMPER_4X2 Jumper_4x2 | PinHeader_2x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1 |
| 2 | JUMPER_3_BRIDGED12 Jumper_3_Bridged12 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP2, JP3 |
| 10 | D | D_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D1, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14 +2 |
| 1 | P6KE15A | D_DO-15_P12.70mm_Horizontal | D2 |
| 5 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D3, D4, D5, D6, D7 |
| 2 | 10U 10u | CP_Elec_4x5.8 | C1, C2 |
| 3 | 100N 100n | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C3, C4, C8 |
| 1 | 56N 56n | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C5 |
| 1 | 4.7U 4.7u | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C6 |
| 1 | 220N 220n | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C7 |
| 4 | 100K 100k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R13 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 10K 10k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R4, R6, R7, R11, R15, R16, R17, R18 +9 |
| 1 | 267 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 4 | 680 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R8, R9, R10, R12 |
| 2 | 1k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R14, R19 |
| 2 | 4.7K 4.7k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R21, R22 |
| 2 | 2.2K 2.2k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R23, R34 |
| 2 | 100 1.6W | 5020_resistor_thermal_pads | R30, R31 |
Lunchbox adapter design files
The KiCad project lives in the Spritkopf/lunchbox-adapter repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Lunchbox adapter: common questions
How big is the Lunchbox adapter PCB?
The Lunchbox adapter measures 67.6 × 89.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Lunchbox adapter?
83 components, from 27 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 Lunchbox adapter design files?
From the Spritkopf/lunchbox-adapter repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Lunchbox adapter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which Spritkopf chose for the repository.
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