Core power
About the Core power PCB
Core power is an open source PCB design by zeerolux, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 28.6 × 34.7 mm, with 20 components from 12 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the INA226, TUSB320, MCP130T-315I/SN and TPS2121RUXR. By type, the board carries 7 ICs, 6 capacitors, 4 resistors and 3 connectors.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
A lighting controller, control surface with 5 faders and 2 encoders, a USB DMX interface, an ARTNET node, and a standalone DMX generator. The Core-Micro system consists or 4 modules; the logic processor, the control surface, the DMX interface, and the redundant USB-C power supply
A lighting controller, control surface with 5 faders and 2 encoders, a USB DMX interface, an ARTNET node, and a standalone DMX generator. The Core-Micro system consists or 4 modules; the logic processor, the control surface, the DMX interface, and the redundant USB-C power supply. These modules are designed in a way that allows them to be iterated on separetly and allow for a limitless amount of configuration. How do you use Core-Micro? It depends on how YOU need to use it. Core-Micro can be used as a midi controller for On-PC lighting softwares, it can be used in a standalone mode where it…
Main components on the Core power
Core power bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 12 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | INA226 | VSSOP-10_3x3mm_P0.5mm | U1, U2, U3 |
| 2 | TUSB320 | Texas_X2QFN-12_1.6x1.6mm_P0.4mm | U4, U5 |
| 1 | MCP130T-315I/SN | SOIC8-N_MC_MCH | U6 |
| 1 | TPS2121RUXR | IC_TPS2121RUXR | U7 |
| 2 | USB_C_RECEPTACLE_USB2.0_16P USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 | J1, J2 |
| 1 | SCREW_TERMINAL_01X05 Screw_Terminal_01x05 | TerminalBlock_Xinya_XY308-2.54-5P_1x05_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | 22NF 22nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 2 | 10UF 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 22UF 22uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C4 |
| 2 | 100NF 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C5, C6 |
| 3 | WSLP2512R0100FEA | RES_VISHAY_WSLP2512_C_VIS | R1, R2, R3 |
| 1 | 5.5K 5.5k | R_0402_1005Metric | R5 |
Core power design files
The KiCad project lives in the zeerolux/core-micro repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Core power: common questions
How big is the Core power PCB?
The Core power measures 28.6 × 34.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Core power?
20 components, from 12 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 Core power design files?
From the zeerolux/core-micro 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 Core power design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with zeerolux. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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