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2 layers63.5 × 88.7 mmPocket sp, the printed circuit board in 3D

Design files for my Pocket SP Game Boy mod

Size
63.5 × 88.7 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
32
Nets
30
Pads
62
Tracks, vias
321, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
3 Nov 2022
Updated
3 Nov 2022

Overview

Pocket sp is an open-source printed circuit board by aparrish, from the aparrish/pocket-sp repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 63.5 × 88.7 mm with 32 parts on 30 nets, routed with 321 tracks and 0 vias.

It belongs with the retro computing and games boards of this library.

README

README.md

Pocket SP

By Allison Parrish

The Pocket SP!

These are the source files for the Pocket SP, a Game Boy Pocket mod I made in the summer of 2022. Here's a description of the directories in this repository and what they contain:

  • boards: KiCad source files for the flex PCB connector boards
  • model: FreeCAD source files for the shell
  • stl: Exported STL files for the various parts of the shell

You can get the flex PCB boards directly from OSH Park. (Make sure to order them as flex PCBs, not regular PCBs!) For the shell, you'll need to download the STL files from this repository (or export them from the FreeCAD file) and then print them on your own 3D printer, or send them to the fabricator of your choice. I recommend ordering an SLA resin print from PCBWay or JLCPCB.

Note that there is a lot more to this build than just the shell and the PCBs! Consult the "How you can do it" section of my write-up for more information.

License

These files are licensed as CC BY-NC-SA. That means that you can share and adapt the work, as long as you give appropriate credit and release your modifications under the same license as the original. You may not use the files in this repository for commercial purposes.

I'm happy to consider releasing the files under a different license to individuals, depending on what they've got in mind. Get in touch with me and we can chat!

Parts

32
QtyValueFootprintReferences
23MountingHole_Padsome-stuff:solder-to-viaGND2, HPL1, HPL2, HPR1, HPR2, HPSW1, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P102, P112, P122, P132, P142 +7
6MountingHole_PadTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.5mmHPSW2, SPKR2, SW-VCC1, SW-VCC2, VCC1, VCC2
1Conn_01x15_FemaleConnector_FFC-FPC:Hirose_FH12-15S-0.5SH_1x15-1MP_P0.50mm_HorizontalJCONN2
1Conn_01x15_Malesome-stuff:0.5 pitch edgeJCONN1
1MountingHole_Padsome-stuff:ground solderGND1

Questions

How big is the Pocket sp PCB?

It measures 63.5 × 88.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Pocket sp use?

32 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 Pocket sp KiCad files?

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

Can I use the Pocket sp design in my own project?

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

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