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KicadExample

synthetos·KicadExample

KicadExample PCB layout, top view — open source board by synthetos

About the KicadExample PCB

KicadExample is an open source PCB design by synthetos, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 51.1 × 38.1 mm, with 80 components from 7 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MCP6002. By type, the board carries 32 resistors, 16 connectors, 16 capacitors, 8 ICs and 8 diodes.

It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.

From the project

This project provides a Kicad example and a detailed wiki on using Kicad. The project itself is a tiny board for connecting Wheatstone bridge load cells to 3.3v ADC inputs

Main components on the KicadExample

MCP6002

KicadExample bill of materials (BOM)

80 components, 7 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
8
MCP6002
U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8
8
M20-8760242
J1, J2, J5, J6, J9, J10, J13, J14
8
0.100_1X4
J3, J4, J7, J8, J11, J12, J15, J16
8
MM3Z3V0ST1G
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
16
1uF
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +8
16
390K
R1, R3, R6, R8, R9, R11, R14, R16 +8
16
1K
R2, R4, R5, R7, R10, R12, R13, R15 +8

KicadExample design files

The KiCad project lives in the synthetos/KicadExample repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

KicadExample: common questions

How big is the KicadExample PCB?

The KicadExample measures 51.1 × 38.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the KicadExample?

80 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the KicadExample design files?

From the synthetos/KicadExample repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the KicadExample design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with synthetos. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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