# Bill of materials Designators match the KiCad project ([../hardware/kicad/](../hardware/kicad/README.md)). Footprint choices are in [gen_kicad.py](../hardware/kicad/gen_kicad.py). Prices are rough estimates. ## Modules (AliExpress unless noted) | Qty | Part | Notes | About | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | 12 V 3 A power brick | **Certified brand, from a local retailer** (e.g. Mean Well GST36A12) | €15 | | 1 | Mini560 5 V fixed buck module | Fixed output, no trim pot | €2 | | 2 | NCH6100HV nixie HV boost module | Input 9–16 V, output 85–235 V adjustable | €16 | | 1 | Isolated DC-DC 12 V → 12 V, 6–10 W | e.g. Mornsun URB1212YMD-6WR3 / -10WR3 | €6 | | 1 | 5 V 1-channel relay module, with optocoupler | Switches the 12 V feed to the HV modules | €2 | | 1 | Wemos D1 mini ESP32 | | €5 | ## Regulator section (from Mouser / Farnell / Reichelt) | Qty | Part | Ref (KiCad) | Ref (original Stern board) | |---|---|---|---| | 2 | MJE15030 (NPN, TO-220) | Q3, Q6 | Q3, Q5 | | 1 | MJE15031 (PNP, TO-220) | Q5 | Q4 | | 1 | MPSA92 (PNP, TO-92) | Q2 | Q1 | | 1 | MPSA42 (NPN, TO-92) | Q4 | Q2 | | 2 | 1N5228 (3.9 V zener) | D4, D6 | D3, D4 | | 1 | 1N4760A (68 V zener) | D5 | D5 | | 1 | 1N4764A (100 V zener) | D8 | D6 | | 1 | 1N4743 (13 V zener) | D7 | D7 | | 2 | 47 kΩ 1 W | R5, R10 | R2, R3 | | 3 | 1.5 kΩ ½ W | R4, R9, R12 | R4, R5, R10 | | 2 | 330 kΩ ½ W | R6, R11 | R6, R7 | | 1 | 2 kΩ 5 W | R13 | R8 | | 3 | 0.1 µF 500 V film | C6, C8, C9 | C3, C4, C7 | | 3 | Aavid 576802B03900G clip-on heatsink (~20 K/W), **live**: one per transistor, must not touch | HS1–HS3 on Q3, Q5, Q6 | | ## Additions | Qty | Part | Purpose | |---|---|---| | 1 | P6KE15A TVS diode (DO-15) | 12 V input surge protection (D1) | | 1 | 470 µF 25 V electrolytic | 12 V input bulk (C1) | | 1 | 100 µF 10 V electrolytic | +5 V bulk (C2) | | 2 | 22 µF 250 V electrolytic (12.5 mm) | Raw HV rail buffer (C5, C7) | | 2 | 330 kΩ ½ W | Raw HV rail bleeders (R2, R7) | | 2 | LED + 100 kΩ 1 W | HV-present indicators (LED1/R3, LED2/R8) | | 1 | 74HCT245 + DIP socket | 3.3 V → 5 V level shifter | | 1 | 2N7000, 2 × 1N4148, 100 nF, 10 µF, 100 kΩ | HV watchdog charge pump (Q1, D2, D3, C3, C4, R1) | | 2 | 1 kΩ 1 W | Series resistors for first power-up | | 5 | 5×20 mm PCB fuse holders + fuses: 3 A T (F1), 2 × 1 A T (F2, F3), 2 × 100 mA F (F4, F5) | | | — | Phoenix MKDS 5.08 mm screw terminals: 3 × 2-pin (J1, J6, J7), 2 × 3-pin (J5, J8), 1 × 4-pin (J3), 1 × 5-pin (J4) | Module connections | | 1 | Molex KK-396 8-pin header (J2) + mating housing | Panel power | | 1 | 2-pin header + jumper (JP1) | +12 V to panel | | — | M3 standoffs (H1–H4), 300 V-rated wire, plastic enclosure | |