PCB Design

Revision 1

The PCB design is maintained in the crimpdeq-pcb repository and was created with KiCad.

It is a two-layer board derived from the ESP32-C3-DevKit-RUST-1. This version removes unused sensors from the original design and keeps only what this project needs.

The PCB was sponsored by PCBWay. Working with them was fast and easy, and the resulting boards are high quality.

Revision 1 has been tested and works as expected, but there is still room for improvement. See the Revision 2 issue.

You can find the schematic, layout, and production files in the repository latest GitHub release.

How to Manufacture

1. Download the production files from the GitHub release.

   • The release includes the files typically needed by PCB manufacturers:
     • gerber.zip: PCB fabrication files
     • bom.csv: bill of materials for assembly
     • positions.csv: component placement file for assembly

2. Submit the order and wait for the manufacturer review.

   • Some manufacturers may contact you with questions about substitutions, assembly notes, or file interpretation.

⚠️ Note: If the manufacturer comes back with questions or suggestions and you are unsure how to answer, feel free to contact me at [email protected].