KiCad Schematic & PCB Design for Wrist-Worn NIR Sensor (1300 nm LED, Interstitial Fluid) Ended

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Project Title: KiCad Schematic & PCB Design for Wrist-Worn NIR Sensor (1300 nm LED, Interstitial Fluid)
Description: We’re developing a wrist-worn sensor using NIR spectroscopy (1300 nm LED) to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC, 0–0.2%) via interstitial fluid for research/clinical use. We need a KiCad designer to create a schematic and 2-layer PCB (20 x 20 mm) for a 30 x 30 x 10 mm wristband. The design includes a 1300 nm LED, InGaAs photodiode, ESP32, sensors (temperature, humidity, accelerometer), amplifiers, and power management, using interstitial fluid detection (no vapor chamber). Deliverables: KiCad files, Gerber files for JLCPCB, BOM CSV, STEP file, PNG mock-ups. Budget: $200–$400 USD, timeline: 10–14 days (start June 10, 2025).
Skills: KiCad (v7.0+), PCB design, embedded systems, analog circuits, wearables
Budget: $200–$400 USD
Timeline: June 10–24, 2025
Posted: June 5, 2025
Scope:
• Schematic:
• Create KiCad schematic (Eeschema) for BOM components.
• Connect NIR path (LED → photodiode → amplifiers → ESP32), I2C sensors, power.
• Label nets (“5V”, “GND”, “LED_CONTROL”, etc.), pass ERC.
• PCB:
• Design 2-layer, 20 x 20 mm PCB (FR4, 1.6 mm).
• LED/photodiode 5.5 mm apart (bottom, skin-facing).
• 50-ohm impedance for LED/photodiode, 0.2 mm clearance, 0.3 mm signal traces, 0.5 mm power traces.
• Pass DRC.
• Deliverables:
• KiCad project (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.kicad_pro, .sch, .kicad_pcb).
• Schematic PDF (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_schematic.pdf).
• Gerb... read more
Project Title: KiCad Schematic & PCB Design for Wrist-Worn NIR Sensor (1300 nm LED, Interstitial Fluid)
Description: We’re developing a wrist-worn sensor using NIR spectroscopy (1300 nm LED) to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC, 0–0.2%) via interstitial fluid for research/clinical use. We need a KiCad designer to create a schematic and 2-layer PCB (20 x 20 mm) for a 30 x 30 x 10 mm wristband. The design includes a 1300 nm LED, InGaAs photodiode, ESP32, sensors (temperature, humidity, accelerometer), amplifiers, and power management, using interstitial fluid detection (no vapor chamber). Deliverables: KiCad files, Gerber files for JLCPCB, BOM CSV, STEP file, PNG mock-ups. Budget: $200–$400 USD, timeline: 10–14 days (start June 10, 2025).
Skills: KiCad (v7.0+), PCB design, embedded systems, analog circuits, wearables
Budget: $200–$400 USD
Timeline: June 10–24, 2025
Posted: June 5, 2025
Scope:
• Schematic:
• Create KiCad schematic (Eeschema) for BOM components.
• Connect NIR path (LED → photodiode → amplifiers → ESP32), I2C sensors, power.
• Label nets (“5V”, “GND”, “LED_CONTROL”, etc.), pass ERC.
• PCB:
• Design 2-layer, 20 x 20 mm PCB (FR4, 1.6 mm).
• LED/photodiode 5.5 mm apart (bottom, skin-facing).
• 50-ohm impedance for LED/photodiode, 0.2 mm clearance, 0.3 mm signal traces, 0.5 mm power traces.
• Pass DRC.
• Deliverables:
• KiCad project (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.kicad_pro, .sch, .kicad_pcb).
• Schematic PDF (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_schematic.pdf).
• Gerber/drill files (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_gerber.zip).
• BOM CSV (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_bom.csv).
• STEP file (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.step).
• PNGs: schematic, PCB top/bottom.
BOM: (See table above, excluding microfan.)
Instructions:
• Schematic:
• Use KiCad 7.0+, project NIR_Alcohol_Sensor, DigiKey library digikey.com/kicad.
• Components: ESP32-WROOM-32, LED1300E (generic LED), G12180-010A (custom photodiode), OPA381, AD630, DS18B20, DHT22 (Conn_01x04), MPU-6050, TP4056, Battery, resistors (100 ohm, 4.7 kOhm x2), capacitor (10 uF).
• Connections:
• Power: TP4056 pin 6 → Battery (+); Battery (–) → GND. TP4056 pin 5 → “5V” to ESP32 VIN, OPA381/AD630 V+, sensors VCC. 10 uF capacitor across 5V/GND.
• LED: GPIO17 → 100-ohm resistor → LED1300E anode; cathode → GND.
• Photodiode: G12180-010A anode → OPA381 pin 2; OPA381 pin 6 → AD630 pin 9; AD630 pin 12 → GPIO36. OPA381/AD630 V+ → 5V, V– → GND.
• Sensors: DS18B20 DQ, DHT22 data, MPU-6050 SDA/SCL → GPIO21 (SDA), GPIO22 (SCL). 4.7 kOhm pull-ups to 5V.
• Nets: “5V”, “GND”, “LED_CONTROL” (GPIO17), “PHOTODIODE_OUT” (GPIO36), “SDA”, “SCL”.
• Save as NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.sch, run ERC.
• PCB:
• Footprints: ESP32 (Module_ESP32-WROOM-32), LED1300E (TO-18), G12180-010A (custom 3 mm pads), OPA381 (SOIC-8), AD630 (SOIC-20), DS18B20 (TO-92), DHT22 (Conn_01x04), MPU-6050 (QFN-24), TP4056 (SOP-8), Battery (PinHeader_1x02), R_0805, C_0805.
• Layout: 20 x 20 mm, 2 layers. Top: ESP32, TP4056, battery, sensors. Bottom: LED1300E, G12180-010A (5.5 mm apart). OPA381/AD630 near photodiode. 1 mm corner holes.
• Routing: 0.3 mm signal, 0.5 mm power, 50-ohm LED/photodiode, 5V/GND planes. I2C <5 cm.
• Rules: 0.2 mm clearance, 0.6 mm vias (0.3 mm drill).
• Save as NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.kicad_pcb, run DRC.
• Exports: Schematic PDF, Gerber/drill files, BOM CSV, STEP file, PNGs (schematic, PCB top/bottom).
Milestones:
• Day 1–5: Draft schematic ($100).
• Day 6–10: Draft PCB ($100).
• Day 11–14: Final files ($100–$200).
Apply:
• Share 2–3 KiCad projects (schematics/PCBs).
• Confirm experience with wearables/analog circuits.
• Provide bid ($200–$400) and timeline.
• Start by June 10, 2025.
• Message via Freelancer, selection by June 7, 2025.
Notes:
• JLCPCB-compatible Gerber files.
• PCB fits 30 x 30 x 10 mm wristband (Fusion 360 separate).
• Updates every 3 days, drafts by day 5 (schematic), day 10 (PCB).
• Reference Thorlabs/Hamamatsu datasheets. read less
Project Title: KiCad Schematic & PCB Design for Wrist-Worn NIR Sensor (1300 nm LED, Interstitial Fluid)
Description: We’re developing a wrist-worn sensor using NIR spectroscopy (1300 nm LED) to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC, 0–0.2%) via interstitial fluid for research/clinical use. We need a KiCad designer to create a schematic and 2-layer PCB (20 x 20 mm) for a 30 x 30 x 10 mm wrist... read more
Project Title: KiCad Schematic & PCB Design for Wrist-Worn NIR Sensor (1300 nm LED, Interstitial Fluid)
Description: We’re developing a wrist-worn sensor using NIR spectroscopy (1300 nm LED) to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC, 0–0.2%) via interstitial fluid for research/clinical use. We need a KiCad designer to create a schematic and 2-layer PCB (20 x 20 mm) for a 30 x 30 x 10 mm wristband. The design includes a 1300 nm LED, InGaAs photodiode, ESP32, sensors (temperature, humidity, accelerometer), amplifiers, and power management, using interstitial fluid detection (no vapor chamber). Deliverables: KiCad files, Gerber files for JLCPCB, BOM CSV, STEP file, PNG mock-ups. Budget: $200–$400 USD, timeline: 10–14 days (start June 10, 2025).
Skills: KiCad (v7.0+), PCB design, embedded systems, analog circuits, wearables
Budget: $200–$400 USD
Timeline: June 10–24, 2025
Posted: June 5, 2025
Scope:
• Schematic:
• Create KiCad schematic (Eeschema) for BOM components.
• Connect NIR path (LED → photodiode → amplifiers → ESP32), I2C sensors, power.
• Label nets (“5V”, “GND”, “LED_CONTROL”, etc.), pass ERC.
• PCB:
• Design 2-layer, 20 x 20 mm PCB (FR4, 1.6 mm).
• LED/photodiode 5.5 mm apart (bottom, skin-facing).
• 50-ohm impedance for LED/photodiode, 0.2 mm clearance, 0.3 mm signal traces, 0.5 mm power traces.
• Pass DRC.
• Deliverables:
• KiCad project (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.kicad_pro, .sch, .kicad_pcb).
• Schematic PDF (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_schematic.pdf).
• Gerber/drill files (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_gerber.zip).
• BOM CSV (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor_bom.csv).
• STEP file (NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.step).
• PNGs: schematic, PCB top/bottom.
BOM: (See table above, excluding microfan.)
Instructions:
• Schematic:
• Use KiCad 7.0+, project NIR_Alcohol_Sensor, DigiKey library digikey.com/kicad.
• Components: ESP32-WROOM-32, LED1300E (generic LED), G12180-010A (custom photodiode), OPA381, AD630, DS18B20, DHT22 (Conn_01x04), MPU-6050, TP4056, Battery, resistors (100 ohm, 4.7 kOhm x2), capacitor (10 uF).
• Connections:
• Power: TP4056 pin 6 → Battery (+); Battery (–) → GND. TP4056 pin 5 → “5V” to ESP32 VIN, OPA381/AD630 V+, sensors VCC. 10 uF capacitor across 5V/GND.
• LED: GPIO17 → 100-ohm resistor → LED1300E anode; cathode → GND.
• Photodiode: G12180-010A anode → OPA381 pin 2; OPA381 pin 6 → AD630 pin 9; AD630 pin 12 → GPIO36. OPA381/AD630 V+ → 5V, V– → GND.
• Sensors: DS18B20 DQ, DHT22 data, MPU-6050 SDA/SCL → GPIO21 (SDA), GPIO22 (SCL). 4.7 kOhm pull-ups to 5V.
• Nets: “5V”, “GND”, “LED_CONTROL” (GPIO17), “PHOTODIODE_OUT” (GPIO36), “SDA”, “SCL”.
• Save as NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.sch, run ERC.
• PCB:
• Footprints: ESP32 (Module_ESP32-WROOM-32), LED1300E (TO-18), G12180-010A (custom 3 mm pads), OPA381 (SOIC-8), AD630 (SOIC-20), DS18B20 (TO-92), DHT22 (Conn_01x04), MPU-6050 (QFN-24), TP4056 (SOP-8), Battery (PinHeader_1x02), R_0805, C_0805.
• Layout: 20 x 20 mm, 2 layers. Top: ESP32, TP4056, battery, sensors. Bottom: LED1300E, G12180-010A (5.5 mm apart). OPA381/AD630 near photodiode. 1 mm corner holes.
• Routing: 0.3 mm signal, 0.5 mm power, 50-ohm LED/photodiode, 5V/GND planes. I2C <5 cm.
• Rules: 0.2 mm clearance, 0.6 mm vias (0.3 mm drill).
• Save as NIR_Alcohol_Sensor.kicad_pcb, run DRC.
• Exports: Schematic PDF, Gerber/drill files, BOM CSV, STEP file, PNGs (schematic, PCB top/bottom).
Milestones:
• Day 1–5: Draft schematic ($100).
• Day 6–10: Draft PCB ($100).
• Day 11–14: Final files ($100–$200).
Apply:
• Share 2–3 KiCad projects (schematics/PCBs).
• Confirm experience with wearables/analog circuits.
• Provide bid ($200–$400) and timeline.
• Start by June 10, 2025.
• Message via Freelancer, selection by June 7, 2025.
Notes:
• JLCPCB-compatible Gerber files.
• PCB fits 30 x 30 x 10 mm wristband (Fusion 360 separate).
• Updates every 3 days, drafts by day 5 (schematic), day 10 (PCB).
• Reference Thorlabs/Hamamatsu datasheets. read less

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