# Ksoloti Power MIDI Board Kicad project

**URL:** <https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [August 2, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37 "2024-08-02T14:43:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37/1 "2024-08-02T14:43:26Z")

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Finally got around to uploading the Power MIDI board project and CAD files to Github!

> **[ksoloti-hardware/power-midi-board at master · ksoloti/ksoloti-hardware](https://github.com/ksoloti/ksoloti-hardware/tree/master/power-midi-board)**
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> A collection of hardware projects around the Ksoloti Core. - ksoloti/ksoloti-hardware

(edit 2025-05: updated link)

Anyone savvy enough should be able to order the board with SMD parts assembled from JLC. If the less common parts are in stock, that is. Availability fluctuates, especially for the power inductor L1.

If you order the minimum volume, which is 5 PCBs and 2 of those assembled, the current price is around 21 EUR excl. shipping.

Ayone extra-savvy could use the project as a base to create a more comprehensive shield. Show us what you come up with!

For example, currently the 3.3V Zener diode I have used is out of stock, you can select any other “ZMM3V3” in LL-34 package they have in stock.

You’ll need to source the through hole parts yourself:

```
2.54mm header pins or just wire
DIN-5 MIDI jacks *2
DC barrel jack (the most common size; I recommend 2.1mm * 5.5mm) *1

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Disclaimer: the files are provided as is. I guarantee nothing. Stay safe and double check. If you’re not sure if you’re doing it right, ask someone with more knowledge for help.

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**Author:** ![Ksoloti](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/ksoloti.discourse.group/ksoloti/32/71_2.png) [@Ksoloti](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/u/Ksoloti)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37/2 "2024-08-02T14:46:30Z")

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For anyone trying to have a set of boards assembled via JLCPCB, here are some screenshots:

 ![2024-06-25_11_31_24-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/8914adf6b1de65b11b37f3ebc395fee46db52ff0.png)

 ![2024-06-25_11_31_40-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/54040ced34e43c8a2956b6922ecf4d13541b39ff.png)

 ![2024-06-25_11_30_49-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/d79f46b970452bb19723f04b6dd43b57796498a3.png)

 ![2024-06-25_11_31_02-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/4c0ac710ba11569c5798ddaceea430e7cf6d61fb.png)

 ![2024-06-25_11_31_15-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/e8dcb6d1f1e707c71b595840487fdd2eae7008ce.png)

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**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37/3 "2024-08-02T14:47:29Z")

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 ![2024-06-25_11_32_11-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/2b82d06d00216274a835032be0d61f8d9130416a.png)

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 ![2024-06-25_11_34_41-PCB_Prototype__PCB_Fabrication_Manufacturer_-_JLCPCB_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/96a3a133ff697155b1fe5e8c65a5a0e98f9a1450.png)

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**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37/4 "2024-08-02T14:47:59Z")

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![2024-06-25_11_35_58-JLCPCB_PCBA_Viewer_Mozilla_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/ksoloti1/original/1X/739fe377fcccc18744ac4787ec09bfd22a22cd23.png)

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**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://ksoloti.discourse.group/t/ksoloti-power-midi-board-kicad-project/37/5 "2024-08-02T14:48:19Z")

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Midi connectors: something like this: [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Kycon/KCDX-5S-N?qs=uMQTibCNu0QKDGeRAj6hLg%3D%3D](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Kycon/KCDX-5S-N?qs=uMQTibCNu0QKDGeRAj6hLg%3D%3D)

DC jacks: something like this: [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/694106301002?qs=a9WhcLg8qCwOEkcI62k5mA%3D%3D](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/694106301002?qs=a9WhcLg8qCwOEkcI62k5mA%3D%3D)