Caretaker
sujaldeshmukh1012·GuardianHat·PCB_Design/Caretaker.kicad_pcb
About the Caretaker PCB
Caretaker is an open source PCB design by sujaldeshmukh1012, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 99 × 70 mm, with 32 components from 17 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ABX00028. By type, the board carries 17 connectors, 4 transistors, 3 diodes, 3 resistors, 2 capacitors and 1 IC.
It belongs with the sensors, rf & radio and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
C/C++ • ESP32-CAM • Arduino Nano • FreeRTOS • PlatformIO • KiCad PCB Design
C/C++ • ESP32-CAM • Arduino Nano • FreeRTOS • PlatformIO • KiCad PCB Design
- Overview - Features - Hardware Components - PCB Design - PCB Images - Design Process - Bill of Materials - Project Structure - Getting Started - Prerequisites - Installation - Usage - Testing - System Architecture - Implimentation - Contributing - License - Author - Acknowledgments
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Main components on the Caretaker
Caretaker bill of materials (BOM)
32 components, 17 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABX00028 | MODULE_ABX00028 | U1 |
| 4 | 2N7000 | TO-92_Inline | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x07_Socket | PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_MaiXu_MX126-5.0-02P_1x02_P5.00mm | J3, J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04_Socket | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5, J17 |
| 4 | Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6, J7, J8, J9 |
| 2 | Conn_01x05_Pin | PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J10, J11 |
| 4 | Conn_01x02_Pin | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12, J13, J14, J15 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Socket | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J16 |
| 1 | Buzzer | Buzzer_12x9.5RM7.6 | BZ1 |
| 1 | 1825967-2 | SW_1825967-2 | S1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 2 | D_Schottky | D_5W_P5.08mm_Vertical_KathodeUp | D2, D3 |
| 1 | C_US | C_Radial_D6.3mm_H5.0mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | C_US | C_Radial_D6.3mm_H11.0mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 330 ohm | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P5.08mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 2 | R | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R2, R3 |
Caretaker design files
The KiCad project lives in the sujaldeshmukh1012/GuardianHat repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB_Design/Caretaker.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB_Design/Caretaker.kicad_sch
Caretaker: common questions
How big is the Caretaker PCB?
The Caretaker measures 99 × 70 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Caretaker?
32 components, from 17 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Caretaker design files?
From the sujaldeshmukh1012/GuardianHat repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Caretaker design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which sujaldeshmukh1012 chose for the repository.
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