PlayaNavigator

zshivers·PlayaNavigator·hardware/pcb/PlayaNavigatorHw.kicad_pcb

About the PlayaNavigator PCB

PlayaNavigator is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by zshivers, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50.5 × 20 mm, with 18 components from 12 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the MCP73832-2-OT. By type, the board carries 5 resistors, 4 transistors, 4 capacitors, 2 ICs, 2 connectors and 1 diode.

It belongs with the rf & radio designs in this gallery.

From the project

GPS-based device to navigate at Burning Man.

Main components on the PlayaNavigator

MCP73832-2-OT Pico

PlayaNavigator bill of materials (BOM)

18 components, 12 distinct parts.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
1	MCP73832-2-OT	SOT-23-5	U1
1	Pico	RPi_Pico_SMD_TH_Customized	U2
3	Q_PMOS_GSD	SOT-23-3	Q1, Q2, Q3
1	Q_NMOS_GSD	SOT-23-3	Q4
1	Conn_01x05	PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
1	S2B-PH-SM4-TB	JST_S2B-PH-SM4-TB	J2
1	D	Nexperia_CFP3_SOD-123W	D1
2	10µ	C_1206_3216Metric	C1, C2
1	0.1µ	C_0805_2012Metric	C3
1	C	C_0805_2012Metric	C4
2	2.2k	C_0603_1608Metric	R1, R2
3	100k	C_0603_1608Metric	R3, R4, R5

PlayaNavigator design files

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

Layouthardware/pcb/PlayaNavigatorHw.kicad_pcb
Schematichardware/pcb/PlayaNavigatorHw.kicad_sch

PlayaNavigator: common questions

What microcontroller does the PlayaNavigator use?

The PlayaNavigator is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the PlayaNavigator PCB?

The PlayaNavigator measures 50.5 × 20 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.09 mm thick.

How many components are on the PlayaNavigator?

18 components, from 12 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the PlayaNavigator design files?

From the zshivers/PlayaNavigator repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the PlayaNavigator design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which zshivers chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the PlayaNavigator without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.