LED Trophy PCB Design
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I can design that as a beginner-friendly LED trophy PCB, but I can’t execute changes in the project right now because execution credits are unavailable.
Proposed design:
- Heart-shaped PCB top, matching the uploaded broken-heart/chevron symbol using red LEDs placed along the red shape.
- Hidden lower “stem/base” section that can slide into or be covered by a box so it stands upright like a trophy.
- Coin-cell battery holder, likely CR2032, on the hidden lower/base section.
- Simple on/off slide switch in series with the battery.
- Red LEDs arranged in small parallel branches, each with its own resistor so brightness is more even and the coin cell is protected.
- Through-hole LEDs are easiest for learning/soldering; SMD LEDs would look cleaner but are harder to hand solder.
- Board outline can include the heart/symbol as the visible part plus a rectangular tab below for the battery/switch/base.
Important note: a single CR2032 cannot power a huge number of LEDs brightly for long. For a trophy-style display, I’d keep the LED current low, around 1–2 mA per LED, or use fewer LEDs. If you want it bright, two AAA batteries would work much better than a coin cell.
When credits are available, the next steps are:
- Create the schematic with battery holder, switch, red LEDs, and resistors.
- Choose LED count and spacing to trace the exact symbol.
- Verify resistor values and battery current.
- Make the PCB outline with visible heart top and hidden base tab.
- Place LEDs along the uploaded symbol.
- Route the board and run checks.
Before building it, I’d ask you to choose one option:
- Easy soldering: larger through-hole red LEDs, chunkier trophy look.
- Cleaner look: small SMD red LEDs, closer to the exact symbol, harder to solder.
My recommendation for you: through-hole red LEDs + CR2032 holder + slide switch, unless you want it very bright.
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