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4 layers86 × 33.5 mmAtari adapter, the printed circuit board in 3D

Atari adapter

Lasanyan/AtariVGA1

VGA to Atari CRT adapter

Size
86 × 33.5 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
41
Nets
37
Pads
150
Tracks, vias
270, 40
Pours
4
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
19 Aug 2025
Updated
12 Sep 2025

Overview

Atari adapter is an open-source printed circuit board by Lasanyan, from the Lasanyan/AtariVGA repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 86 × 33.5 mm with 41 parts on 37 nets, routed with 270 tracks and 40 vias.

It is built around the LM324, M24C02-FMN6P and SDF-130J. Its parts include 9 connectors, 5 resistors, 4 capacitors and 2 ICs. It belongs with the retro computing and games and interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

Readme.md

Atari to VGA Adapter

Converts VGA signals to the 13-pin DIN connector used by Atari SM/ST Series Monochrome CRT Monitors

Features

  • Adjustable R/G/B mixdown
  • Adjustable output Attenuation/Amplification
  • 3.5mm jack for audio passthrough
  • VGA passthrough port
  • 24C02 EEPROM for custom EDID
  • Jumpers for SDA/SCL selection and write-protection
  • Plenty of test-points for analyzing and debugging
  • Blåhaj

[!IMPORTANT] Some adapters will refuse to set a mode and send signals if it doesn't receive an EDID from the connected display. To provide an EDID you need to either connect a VGA monitor via the passthrough port or install and flash the 24C02 EEPROM with a valid EEPROM, preferably matching your monitor's specs as close as possible. Then use tools like xrandr to refine your VGA timings.

Parts

41
QtyValueFootprintReferences
9TestPointConnector_Pin:Pin_D1.0mm_L10.0mmTP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6, TP7, TP8, TP9
5Conn_01x02Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5, J8, J9, J10, J11
3100RPotentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Runtron_RM-065_VerticalRV1, RV2, RV3
32.2kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3
2100nCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC1, C3
210kPotentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Runtron_RM-065_VerticalRV4, RV5
2DE15_Socket_HighDensity_MountingHolesConnector_Dsub:DSUB-15-HD_Socket_Horizontal_P2.29x2.54mm_EdgePinOffset8.35mm_Housed_MountingHolesOffset10.89mmJ1, J2
2Jumper_3_OpenConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_VerticalJP3, JP4
110uCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_4x5.4C2
13.3kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR4
1AudioJack2NyaLib:Jack_3.5mm_CUI_SJ-3524-THT_HorizontalJ4
1CCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC4
1Jumper_3_Bridged12Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_VerticalJP1
1LM324Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU1
1M24C02-FMNPackage_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU2
1RResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR5
1SDF-130JNyaLib:CUI_SDF-130JJ3
1SolderJumper_2_BridgedJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mmJP5

The 38 most common of 41 parts.

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Questions

How big is the Atari adapter PCB?

It measures 86 × 33.5 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Atari adapter use?

41 parts, built around the LM324, M24C02-FMN6P and SDF-130J. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Atari adapter KiCad files?

From the Lasanyan/AtariVGA repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is atari_adapter.kicad_pcb and its schematic atari_adapter.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Atari adapter design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Lasanyan before reusing the design.