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mangavalkandClaude Opus 5.5 cdf24e0b4b Heatsinks, wider 12 V tracks, design review; pause project
- PCB rev 0.1: Power3A class (1.5 mm) for the 12 V input path, Aavid
  clip-on heatsinks on Q3/Q5/Q6 (project footprint library), T-junction
  healing and via shrink in the router; DRC 0 errors
- Current-capacity and heatsink documentation
- CLAUDE.md with project decisions, workflow and gotchas
- docs/design-review.md: review of a module-only PSU (rev 0.2) and cost
  estimate
- Project paused for budget and safety reasons

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-10-24 15:07:58 +02:00

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Bill of materials

Designators match the KiCad project (../hardware/kicad/). Footprint choices are in 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