USB-GC2
About the USB-GC2 PCB
USB-GC2 is an open source PCB design by Xenii1642, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 29.1 × 45.1 mm, with 19 components from 17 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the CH224K and TPS621351RGXR. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 5 capacitors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs, 1 switch and 1 diode.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Meet the new generation of USB-C GameCube Power Board. Now compatible with both 12V and 15V chargers. Two voltages, twice the potential.
USB-GC2 is new generation GameCube Power Board. It allows powering the console with USB-C Power Delivery. It also contains a switch to select between 12V or 15V input, making it compatible with a variety of Power Delivery chargers. This second revision also integrates securities, which protects the GameCube against voltage spikes. But most importantly, USB-GC2 is now open-source!
Main components on the USB-GC2
USB-GC2 bill of materials (BOM)
19 components, 17 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH224K | ESSOP-10 | U1 |
| 1 | TPS621351RGXR | TPS621351 | U2 |
| 1 | B2B-PH-K-S | JST_B2B-PH-K-S | J1 |
| 1 | 2171800001 | MOLEX_2171800001 | J2 |
| 1 | B2B-XH-A | JST_B2B-XH-A | J3 |
| 1 | JS202011JCQN | SW_JS202011JCQN | SW2 |
| 1 | 20V | TVS Diode | D1 |
| 1 | 1uH | NRS6045T1R0NMGK | L1 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 3 | 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C3, C4 |
| 1 | 22uF | 865080442004 | C5 |
| 1 | 1K | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric | R2 |
| 1 | 62K | R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 10K | R_0603_1608Metric | R4 |
| 1 | 24K | R_0603_1608Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 56K | R_0603_1608Metric | R6 |
USB-GC2 design files
The KiCad project lives in the Xenii1642/USB-GC2 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
USB-GC2: common questions
How big is the USB-GC2 PCB?
The USB-GC2 measures 29.1 × 45.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the USB-GC2?
19 components, from 17 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the USB-GC2 design files?
From the Xenii1642/USB-GC2 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the USB-GC2 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which Xenii1642 chose for the repository.
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