# Kettle Companion Model Kettle Redesign
## Description
New integrated board design for the Kettle Companion model kettle which was originally based on the Wemos D1 Mini
## Project Details
- **Owner:** ajlennon
- **Created:** 4/12/2026
- **Last Updated:** 4/12/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Power Requirements:** USB-C 5V sink input with local protection and 3.3V regulation for ESP32-C6 logic; LED power architecture to be validated during schematic capture
- **Prototype BOM Cost Cap:** 8.00 USD
- **Package or Case Code:** Preferred packages: 0603/0805 passives, SOT-23/SOT-23-5 small semis, reinforced USB-C with shell stakes or anchor tabs
- **Manufacturing Quantity Target:** Tens now, scalable to thousands
- **Implementation Details:** First-pass schematic plan updated with BOM cost targets, preferred package sizes, top-side dominant 2-layer baseline, and preliminary ERC/DRC review gates for the kettle board redesign.
- **Volume BOM Cost Cap:** 5.50 USD
- **Allow Substitutes:** Yes, for non-critical parts with documented review
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/ajlennon/kettle-companion-model-kettle-redesign~ur](https://www.flux.ai/ajlennon/kettle-companion-model-kettle-redesign~ur).*
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