open_mmwave

open_mmwave is an open-source mmWave radar hardware platform. This repository contains the KiCad design, documentation, and supporting analysis tools.

Capabilities

• Multi-rail power tree with on-board regulation and sequencing
• USB-to-UART interface for bring-up and debug
• High-density connector breakout and test points for validation
• Structured documentation and generated analysis artifacts

Repository Layout

• kicad/: Schematic, PCB, and symbol/footprint libraries
• docs/: Hardware documentation and checklists
• tools/: Scripts for generating and validating data artifacts
• data/: Generated JSON/HTML outputs (sanitized)
• release/: Release artifacts and reports

Getting Started

1. Open the KiCad project at kicad/open_mmwave.kicad_pro.
2. Start with docs/INDEX.md for documentation entry points.
3. Review docs/bringup_revG.md for power-up and validation guidance.
4. Use docs/pcb_design_rules.md and docs/power_tree_revG.md for layout prep.

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for workflow, checks, and expectations.

Notes

Local vendor reference materials are gitignored and should not be committed.