StarlightEye
will127534·StarlightEye
About the StarlightEye PCB
StarlightEye is an open source STM32 PCB design by will127534, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 39 × 39 mm, with 111 components from 39 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the CH32V003F4P6, from the STM32 family. Other key parts include the AP3418KTR-G1, LP5907MFX-1.8, TPS7A90, IMX585 and SX2M24.000M20F30TNN. By type, the board carries 67 capacitors, 16 resistors, 11 ICs, 6 connectors, 3 jumpers and 3 inductors.
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From the project
A IMX585 camera board designed for Raspberry Pi
The only down side is that the Step-Up convter I'm using here (TPSM83100) is expensive AF, I was going to pick TPSM81033 that is both cheaper and better but I have been waiting it to go on the market for four month now, I don't know when TI will actually get them ship to Mouser so for now I'm stuck with TPSM83100.
StarlightEye captures stunning high-resolution images and videos with improved low-light performance and dynamic range. It's perfect for photography enthusiasts, developers, and makers who want to level up their Raspberry Pi projects with a powerful camera.

Main components on the StarlightEye
StarlightEye bill of materials (BOM)
111 components, 39 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AP3418KTR-G1 | SOT-23-5 | U1 |
| 1 | LP5907MFX-1.8 | SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 1 | TPS7A90 | Texas_S-PDSO-N10_EP1.2x2mm | U3 |
| 1 | IMX585 | IMX283 | U4 |
| 1 | SX2M24.000M20F30TNN | Oscillator_SMD_Abracon_ASDMB-4Pin_2.5x2.0mm | U5 |
| 1 | TMP117AIDRVR | TMP117AIDRVR | U6 |
| 1 | CH32V003F4P6 | TSSOP-20_4.4x6.5mm_P0.65mm | U7 |
| 1 | DRV8837C | WSON-8-1EP_2x2mm_P0.5mm_EP0.9x1.6mm | U8 |
| 1 | TCA9406DC | TCA9406DCUR | U9 |
| 1 | TPSM83100SIUR | MICROSIP8_SIU_TEX-L | U10 |
| 1 | ICM-42688-P | PQFN50P300X250X97-14N | U11 |
| 1 | CONN_01X04_SHIELDED Conn_01x04_Shielded | JST_SH_BM04B-SRSS-TB_1x04-1MP_P1.00mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | TF38-22S-0.5SV(830) | TF3822S05SV830 | J2 |
| 3 | Conn_Coaxial | U.FL_Hirose_U.FL-R-SMT-1_Vertical | J3, J4, J5 |
| 1 | CONN_01X02_SHIELDED Conn_01x02_Shielded | Molex_PicoBlade_53261-0271_1x02-1MP_P1.25mm_Horizontal | J6 |
| 5 | DLM0QSB120HY2D | DLM0QSB120HY2D | FL1, FL2, FL3, FL4, FL5 |
| 3 | SolderJumper_2_Open | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1, JP2, JP3 |
| 1 | BLM18KG102SN1D | L_0603_1608Metric | FB3 |
| 1 | BLM15PX330SZ1D BLM18KG102SN1D | L_0402_1005Metric | FB4 |
| 1 | DFE201210U-2R2M=P2 | L_0805_2012Metric | L1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10UF 10uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C3, C6, C10, C16, C17, C25, C26 |
| 11 | 1UF 1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C2, C7, C11, C18, C27, C31, C33, C35 +3 |
| 18 | 10NF 10nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C4, C5, C8, C14, C19, C21, C28, C29 +10 |
| 15 | 100NF 100nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C9, C15, C20, C36, C44, C45, C46, C47 +7 |
| 4 | 4.7UF 4.7uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C12, C23, C24, C34 |
| 1 | NFM18PC104R1C3D | NFM18CC101R1C3D | C13 |
| 4 | 22UF 22uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C22, C50, C59, C63 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C32, C64 |
| 2 | 100PF 100pF | C_0402_1005Metric | C58, C61 |
| 2 | 47UF 47uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C60, C62 |
| 1 | 13.7K | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 16.5K | R_0402_1005Metric | R2 |
| 6 | 10K | R_0402_1005Metric | R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R11 |
| 1 | 3.57K | R_0402_1005Metric | R7 |
| 1 | 22R ERJ-2RKF22R0X | R_0402_1005Metric | R8 |
| 3 | DNP | R_0402_1005Metric | R10, R21, R22 |
| 1 | 1.15K | R_0402_1005Metric | R12 |
| 1 | 562K | R_0402_1005Metric | R13 |
| 1 | 91K | R_0402_1005Metric | R14 |
StarlightEye design files
The KiCad project lives in the will127534/StarlightEye repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutStarlightEye.kicad_pcb
- SchematicStarlightEye.kicad_sch
- BOMbom/BOM_IMX585.xlsx
StarlightEye: common questions
What microcontroller does the StarlightEye use?
The StarlightEye is built around the CH32V003F4P6, from the STM32 family.
How big is the StarlightEye PCB?
The StarlightEye measures 39 × 39 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the StarlightEye?
111 components, from 39 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 StarlightEye design files?
From the will127534/StarlightEye 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 StarlightEye design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which will127534 chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the StarlightEye without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug STM32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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