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NeuroBytes

zakqwy·NeuroBytes·HARDWARE/NeuroBytes-v091.kicad_pcb

NeuroBytes PCB layout, top view — open source AVR/Arduino board by zakqwy

About the NeuroBytes PCB

NeuroBytes is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by zakqwy, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 56.4 × 30.9 mm, with 50 components from 15 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ATTINY88-MM, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the LD2980ABM50TR. By type, the board carries 22 test points, 8 resistors, 7 connectors, 5 capacitors, 2 ICs and 2 switches.

From the project

Previous repo for NeuroBytes, an open-source hardware neuron simulator created by NeuroTinker, LLC. See https://github.com/neurotinker for the current platform.

Copyright 2016 by Zach Fredin, NeuroTinker LLC 5/15/2016

NeuroBytes v0.9 is the ninth hardware iteration of the NeuroBytes project, a product designed and manufactured by NeuroTinker, LLC. The project is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3 (LICENSE.txt). These boards are still to be considered prototypes, and as such may have bugs and mistakes that have not yet been recognized or fixed.

Main components on the NeuroBytes

LD2980ABM50TRATTINY88-MM

NeuroBytes bill of materials (BOM)

50 components, 15 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
LD2980ABM50TR
IC1
1
ATTINY88-MM
IC2
7
JST GH 4-position
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P28, P29
2
10k (x4)
RP1, RP2
2
SW_PUSH
SW1, SW2
22
Test Point
TP6, TP7, TP8, TP9, TP10, TP11, TP12, TP13 +14
1
RGB LED CA
D1
1
D_Schottky
D2
1
10 uF
C1
2
100 nF
C2, C4
1
1 uF
C3
1
2.2 uF
C5
1
150
R1
2
100
R2, R3
5
10k
R4, R5, R6, R7, R8

NeuroBytes design files

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

NeuroBytes: common questions

What microcontroller does the NeuroBytes use?

The NeuroBytes is built around the ATTINY88-MM, from the AVR/Arduino family.

How big is the NeuroBytes PCB?

The NeuroBytes measures 56.4 × 30.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the NeuroBytes?

50 components, from 15 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 NeuroBytes design files?

From the zakqwy/NeuroBytes repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the NeuroBytes design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which zakqwy chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the NeuroBytes without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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