Update README with accurate hardware details and PCB render

- Add PCB 3D render as hero image, move schematic to bottom
- Fix buck converter to SY8368AQQC (was TPS54560)
- Add RCA stereo outputs, detail all audio outputs
- Add button/connector table from Arduino MIDI schematic
- Add connectivity table with correct USB port descriptions
- Add dual micro HDMI outputs (touchscreen + debug)

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# TriMixxx # TriMixxx
A custom CDJ (Compact Disc Jockey) unit built from scratch around a Raspberry Pi CM5, designed to run [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) DJ software. Features a custom PCB, a custom 3D-printed chassis, and reuses original CDJ buttons and jog wheel for an authentic DJ experience. A custom CDJ (Compact Disc Jockey) unit built from scratch around a Raspberry Pi CM5, designed to run [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) DJ software. Features a custom PCB, a custom 3D-printed chassis, and reuses original CDJ buttons and jog wheel for an authentic DJ experience. Reads Rekordbox-formatted USB sticks — no laptop required.
![Full schematic](screenshots/Screenshot%202026-02-08%20at%2019.56.48.png) ![PCB 3D render](screenshots/pcb-3d-render.png)
## What is this? ## What is this?
TriMixxx replaces the internals of a CDJ with modern, open-source-friendly hardware while keeping the physical controls that DJs know and love. Plug in a Rekordbox-formatted USB stick, and you're ready to mix — no laptop required. TriMixxx replaces the internals of a CDJ with modern, open-source-friendly hardware while keeping the physical controls that DJs know and love. Plug in a Rekordbox-formatted USB stick, and you're ready to mix.
## Hardware Architecture ## Hardware Architecture
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### Audio ### Audio
- **TI PCM5242** — high-quality stereo DAC connected over I2S for low-latency audio output - **TI PCM5242** — high-quality stereo DAC connected over I2S for low-latency audio output
- **Dual audio outputs** — 6.35mm (1/4") and 3.5mm headphone jacks - **RCA stereo pair** — Left (white) and Right (red) main outputs
- **6.35mm (1/4") headphone jack**
- **3.5mm headphone jack**
### MIDI Controller ### MIDI Controller
- **ATmega32U4** — acts as a USB MIDI class-compliant device, reading the original CDJ's buttons, encoders, and jog wheel and translating them into MIDI messages for Mixxx - **ATmega32U4** — acts as a USB MIDI class-compliant device, reading the original CDJ's buttons, encoders, fader, and jog wheel and translating them into MIDI messages for Mixxx
- **16 MHz crystal** oscillator for reliable USB timing - **16 MHz crystal** oscillator for reliable USB timing
All controls connect via JST PH connectors to the main PCB:
| Connector | Controls |
|---|---|
| **J_PLAY** (6-pin) | Play button + LED, Cue button + LED |
| **J_LOOP** (8-pin) | Loop In button + LED, Loop Out button + LED, Reloop button + LED |
| **J_MASTER_TEMPO** (4-pin) | Master Tempo button + LED |
| **J_ENCODER_BACK** (7-pin) | Back/browse rotary encoder + Back button + LED |
| **J_TEMPO** (5-pin) | Tempo fader (analog ADC input) + Tempo Reset button + LED |
| **J_JOG** (4-pin) | Jog wheel quadrature encoder (JOG1/JOG2) |
| **J_TOUCH** (2-pin) | Jog wheel capacitive touch sensor |
**Summary of buttons:** Play, Cue, Loop In, Loop Out, Reloop, Master Tempo, Tempo Reset, Back — each with a corresponding LED. Plus a tempo fader (analog), a browse/back rotary encoder, a jog wheel (quadrature encoder), and a jog wheel touch sensor.
### Power ### Power
- **USB-C power input** with **CH224K** USB PD negotiation (requests 20V) - **USB-C power input** with **CH224K** USB PD negotiation (requests 20V @ 3A = 60W, peak draw 42.4W)
- **TPS54560** buck converter stepping 20V down to 5V for the CM5 and peripherals - **SY8368AQQC** synchronous buck converter stepping 20V down to 5V for the CM5 and peripherals
- **AP2112K** 3.3V LDO for logic-level components - **AP2112K** 3.3V LDO for logic-level components
- **AP2553W** USB power switches for safe hot-plug on DJ USB ports - **AP2553W** USB power switches for safe hot-plug on DJ USB ports
### Connectivity ### Connectivity
- **USB 3.0 Type-A port** — for Rekordbox USB sticks | Port | Type | Speed | Purpose |
- **HDMI output** — for an optional display (waveforms, library browsing) |---|---|---|---|
- **USB-C** — power delivery and data | **USB-A** | Full-size | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed | Rekordbox USB sticks |
- **HD3SS3220** USB-C orientation mux and **HD3SS3212** USB 3.0 signal switch for proper USB-C handling | **USB-A** | Full-size | Power only (no data) | Auxiliary power for gadgets/lights |
- **Ethernet** (via CM5) for network connectivity | **USB-C** | Receptacle | USB 2.0 | General connectivity |
| **Micro HDMI** | Type D | HDMI 1.4 | 10" touchscreen display |
| **Micro HDMI** | Type D | HDMI 1.4 | Debug/secondary screen |
| **Ethernet** | RJ45 (via CM5) | Gigabit | Network connectivity |
Additional internal USB: USB 3.0 Type-A for the touchscreen's USB touch interface.
- **HD3SS3220** USB-C orientation mux and **HD3SS3212** USB 3.0 signal switch for proper USB-C handling on the DJ stick port
### Protection ### Protection
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## Project Structure ## Project Structure
``` ```
CDJ-MainBoard/ KiCad PCB project (6-layer board) CDJ-MainBoard/ KiCad PCB project
├── CDJ-MainBoard.kicad_sch Root schematic ├── CDJ-MainBoard.kicad_sch Root schematic
├── arduino_midi.kicad_sch ATmega32U4 MIDI controller subsystem ├── arduino_midi.kicad_sch ATmega32U4 MIDI controller subsystem
├── audio_outputs.kicad_sch DAC and audio output stage ├── audio_outputs.kicad_sch DAC and audio output stage (RCA + headphones)
├── power.kicad_sch Power supply (USB-C PD, buck, LDOs) ├── power.kicad_sch Power supply (USB-C PD, buck, LDOs)
├── hdmi.kicad_sch HDMI output ├── hdmi.kicad_sch Dual micro HDMI outputs + Ethernet
├── usb_dj_ports.kicad_sch USB 3.0 host port for DJ USB sticks ├── usb_dj_ports.kicad_sch USB ports (DJ stick, aux power, connectivity)
├── test_points.kicad_sch Test points for debugging ├── test_points.kicad_sch Test points for debugging
└── CDJ-MainBoard.kicad_pcb PCB layout └── CDJ-MainBoard.kicad_pcb PCB layout
JLC2KiCad_lib/ Component library (symbols, footprints, 3D models) JLC2KiCad_lib/ Component library (symbols, footprints, 3D models)
kicad-thirdparty-footprints/ Third-party footprints (CM5, DAC, connectors) kicad-thirdparty-footprints/ Third-party footprints (CM5, DAC, RCA jacks)
*.f3d Fusion 360 chassis models *.f3d Fusion 360 chassis models
*.net Exported netlists (various revisions) *.net Exported netlists (various revisions)
``` ```
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- **[Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/)** — open-source DJ software running on Raspberry Pi OS - **[Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/)** — open-source DJ software running on Raspberry Pi OS
- **Rekordbox USB support** — reads Rekordbox-exported USB sticks for seamless library access - **Rekordbox USB support** — reads Rekordbox-exported USB sticks for seamless library access
- **MIDI mapping** — the ATmega32U4 presents as a standard USB MIDI device, so Mixxx sees the jog wheel, buttons, and knobs as native MIDI controls - **MIDI mapping** — the ATmega32U4 presents as a standard USB MIDI device, so Mixxx sees the jog wheel, buttons, and fader as native MIDI controls
## Tools Used ## Tools Used
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- **JLC2KiCad** — importing JLCPCB component libraries into KiCad - **JLC2KiCad** — importing JLCPCB component libraries into KiCad
- **JLCPCB** — PCB fabrication and assembly - **JLCPCB** — PCB fabrication and assembly
## Schematic
![Full schematic](screenshots/Screenshot%202026-02-08%20at%2019.56.48.png)
## License ## License
This is a personal hardware project. Feel free to use it as reference for your own builds. This is a personal hardware project. Feel free to use it as reference for your own builds.

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