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2 layers53.3 × 55.9 mmBC01, the printed circuit board in 3D

Cable that is used in DEC PDP-11 and PDP-8 machines for serial ports.

Size
53.3 × 55.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
2
Nets
59
Pads
66
Tracks, vias
17, 9
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
21 Aug 2024
Updated
28 Aug 2024

Overview

BC01 is an open-source printed circuit board by anders-bzn, from the anders-bzn/BC01 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 53.3 × 55.9 mm with 2 parts on 59 nets, routed with 17 tracks and 9 vias.

README

README.md

BC01 Null modem cable

This is a little PCB that on a easy way to build a DEC BC01 cable. It has a handle which makes ir easy to install and remove. It has been tested with DKC8-A, KL8E and KL8JA and fits in PDP8/A and PDP8/E.

Parts

2
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1Conn_02x13_Odd_EvenConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x13_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1Conn_02x20_Odd_Evenanders:IDC-female-flat-20_2J1

Questions

How big is the BC01 PCB?

It measures 53.3 × 55.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the BC01 use?

2 parts. 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 BC01 KiCad files?

From the anders-bzn/BC01 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is BC01.kicad_pcb and its schematic BC01.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the BC01 design in my own project?

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

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