XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed
VonHoltenCodes·XY_V_Generator_No-Semiconductors_Allowed
About the XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed PCB
XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed is an open source PCB design by VonHoltenCodes, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 211.2 × 139.4 mm, with 47 components from 26 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 24 resistors, 10 capacitors, 3 connectors, 1 fuse and 1 switch.
From the project
A 100% semiconductor-free vacuum tube oscilloscope pattern generator that displays the letter "V" on an XY oscilloscope. Created for the #NoSemiconductorNovember contest.
A 100% semiconductor-free vacuum tube oscilloscope pattern generator that displays the letter "V" on an XY oscilloscope. Created for the #NoSemiconductorNovember contest.
This circuit has been designed and simulated but has NOT been physically built or tested. It is shared as an open-source project for the maker community. PRs, suggestions, and improvements are welcome!

XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed bill of materials (BOM)
47 components, 26 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-0301FBV0T Conn_01x03 TAD | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | Conn_Coaxial | BNC_TEConnectivity_1478204_Vertical | J2, J3 |
| 1 | Fuse | Fuseholder_Cylinder-5x20mm_Schurter_0031_8201_Horizontal_Open | F1 |
| 2 | 1-0201FBV0T Conn_01x02 TAD | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2_1x02_P5.00mm_Horizontal | J_T1_5V1, J_T1_6.3V1 |
| 1 | 1-0601FBV0T Conn_01x06 TAD | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-6-5.08_1x06_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J_T1_MAIN_TRANSFORMER1 |
| 1 | SW_SPST | SW_DIP_SPSTx02_Slide_KingTek_DSHP02TS_W7.62mm_P1.27mm | SW1 |
| 1 | 5Y3GT | Valve_Octal | V1 |
| 1 | 0A2 | TO-99-8 | V2 |
| 3 | 12AX7 | Valve_Noval_P | V3, V4, V5 |
| 1 | 47µF | CP_Radial_D18.0mm_P7.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | 22µF | CP_Radial_D16.0mm_P7.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 15nF | C_Rect_L13.0mm_W4.0mm_P10.00mm_FKS3_FKP3_MKS4 | C3 |
| 1 | C | C_Rect_L13.0mm_W4.0mm_P10.00mm_FKS3_FKP3_MKS4 | C4 |
| 2 | 47nF | C_Rect_L13.0mm_W4.0mm_P10.00mm_FKS3_FKP3_MKS4 | C5, C8 |
| 1 | 100pF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C6 |
| 2 | 0.47µF | C_Rect_L18.0mm_W6.0mm_P15.00mm_FKS3_FKP3 | C7, C10 |
| 1 | 0.1µF | C_Rect_L13.0mm_W4.0mm_P10.00mm_FKS3_FKP3_MKS4 | C9 |
| 1 | 2.2kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 3 | 10kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R22, R24 |
| 1 | 15kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R3 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 100kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R4, R5, R12, R13, R19 |
| 3 | 1.5kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R6, R7, R17 |
| 7 | 1MΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R8, R9, R10, R11, R18, R21, R23 |
| 2 | 47kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R14, R20 |
| 1 | 220kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R15 |
| 1 | 470kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R16 |
XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed design files
The KiCad project lives in the VonHoltenCodes/XY_V_Generator_No-Semiconductors_Allowed repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutXY_V_Generator_V3.kicad_pcb
- SchematicXY_V_Generator_V3.kicad_sch
XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed: common questions
How big is the XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed PCB?
The XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed measures 211.2 × 139.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed?
47 components, from 26 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed design files?
From the VonHoltenCodes/XY_V_Generator_No-Semiconductors_Allowed repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the XY V Generator No-Semiconductors Allowed design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with VonHoltenCodes. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.