EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS
About the EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS PCB
EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS is an open source PCB design by TechCabin, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 41.8 × 36.4 mm, with 15 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the L80RE-M37 and M24C16-RMN6TP. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 3 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes, 1 transistor and 1 connector.
It belongs with the rf & radio designs in this gallery.
From the project
A GPS Hexpansion module and basic software implementation for the Tildagon badge.
A GPS Hexpansion module and basic software implementation for the Tildagon badge.
This project provides a working foundation for adding location awareness to badge applications — including hardware integration, UART communication, and NMEA parsing.
Designed for experimentation, hacking, and building more advanced location-based features.
They are available to buy here: https://themachineshop.uk/products/gps-hexpansion/
Main components on the EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS
EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 10 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L80RE-M37 | XCVR_L80RE-M37 | U1 |
| 1 | M24C16-RMN6TP | SOIC127P600X175-8N | U2 |
| 1 | BC847 | SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | C5137195 Conn_Coaxial | U.FL_Hirose_U.FL-R-SMT-1_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | C2290 WHITE | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | C2286 RED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 1 | 10U 10u | C_0402_1005Metric | C1 |
| 2 | 100N 100n | C_0402_1005Metric | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 47K | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 5 | 4.7K | R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 |
EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS design files
The KiCad project lives in the TechCabin/EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS: common questions
How big is the EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS PCB?
The EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS measures 41.8 × 36.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1 mm thick.
How many components are on the EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS?
15 components, from 10 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 EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS design files?
From the TechCabin/EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS 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 EMFBadge-Hexpansions-GPS design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with TechCabin. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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