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2 layers100 × 44.9 mmPSX Breakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

Breaks out AV signals from a PSX connector.

Size
100 × 44.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
15
Nets
20
Pads
74
Tracks, vias
148, 33
Pours
3
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
7 Jun 2019
Updated
9 Sep 2019

Overview

PSX Breakout is an open-source printed circuit board by arithmaldor, from the arithmaldor/PSX-Breakout repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 100 × 44.9 mm with 15 parts on 20 nets, routed with 148 tracks and 33 vias.

Its parts include 5 connectors, 3 capacitors and 1 switch. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

README

README.md

Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright: Jacob Proctor

This documentation describes Open Hardware and is licensed under the CERN OHL v. 1.2.

You may redistribute and modify this documentation under the terms of the CERN OHL v.1.2. (http://ohwr.org/cernohl). This documentation is distributed WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please see the CERN OHL v.1.2 for applicable conditions

PSX Breakout

Breaks out all of the signals from the PSX AV out so you can easily access them.

Operation

Plug in and go.

HD15 SYNC Selector

Located on the back left of the board, this switch determines which signal goes to the HD15 port - CVBS or LUMA.

Parts

Refer to BOM.csv for all components. For the support leg, use any appropriately long brass/metal m3 standoff/pillar and screw a rubber foot to the bottom. Solder a 5mm spring clamp to the bottom of the board to adjust the height. For the phat PS3, standoffs may need to be screwed into each other (stacked) to reach the needed height.

Case

The incredible Magic Trashman was kind enough to design 3D printable cases for both my Nintendo and PSX breakouts. They are under the same license as the PCB and are free to use, but if you order through thingiverse you can leave him a nice tip. Current designs fit the height of the original PS1 and the original SNES, but can be easily adjusted for height if you have some basic 3D design skills. They are held together with 2x 14mm M3 machine screws. Pictures: https://t.co/ojJ8epfZXH?amp=1 Thingiverse: https://t.co/7dF171BqaF?amp=1 Bonus: If you plug the Nintendo/Sony connector into the console and screw the PCB into the bottom of the case, it makes it a lot easier to solder the connector to the board as it is held in place.

Parts

15
QtyValueFootprintReferences
3CP1Capacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_10x10C2, C3, C4
3SolderJumper_2_OpenJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_TrianglePad1.0x1.5mmJP2, JP3, JP4
13x2_RCAPSX_BREAKOUT:3x2_RCAJ5
1AudioJack3Tinkerplunk:CUI_SJ1-3533NGJ3
1Conn_01x12_MalePSX_BREAKOUT:PSX_AVJ1
1DB15_Female_HighDensityTinkerplunk:VGAJ4
1Mini-DIN-4Tinkerplunk:CUI_MD-40SGJ2
1SW_SPDTTinkerplunk:C&K_SPDTSW1

The 12 most common of 15 parts.

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Questions

How big is the PSX Breakout PCB?

It measures 100 × 44.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the PSX Breakout use?

15 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 PSX Breakout KiCad files?

From the arithmaldor/PSX-Breakout repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PSX Breakout.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the PSX Breakout design in my own project?

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