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2 layers95.3 × 67.3 mmPc8033-clone interface, the printed circuit board in 3D

Pc8033-clone interface

barbeque/pc8033-clone-interface3

Clone of the NEC PC-8033 floppy drive interface for the original PC-8001

Size
95.3 × 67.3 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
20
Nets
85
Pads
211
Tracks, vias
447, 75
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
29 Dec 2023
Updated
11 Jun 2024

Overview

Pc8033-clone interface is an open-source printed circuit board by barbeque, from the barbeque/pc8033-clone-interface repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 95.3 × 67.3 mm with 20 parts on 85 nets, routed with 447 tracks and 75 vias.

It is built around the 74LS04PC, 74LS30PC and 74LS32SC. Its parts include 5 ICs, 2 capacitors, 1 resistor and 1 connector. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

PC-8033 Clone Interface

This open-source hardware allows original-model NEC PC-8001 computers to use intelligent-type floppy drives such as the PC-8031-2W and PC-80S31.

BOM

Please consult the interactive bom for the most helpful view.

ReferenceComponentDigi-Key linkComment
C1220µF capacitor
C20.1µF capacitor
R14.7kΩ resistor
U12x25-pin (50-pin) pin header
U2DIP 74LS32
U3DIP 74LS04
U4DIP Intel (or clone) 8255
U5DIP 74LS30
RN1, RN2, RN34.7kΩ bussed 8-resistor network (9-pin)
J22x17 (PC-8031) or 2x18 (PC-80S31) pin header

Cable from PC-8001

A 50-pin female edge connector and 50-pin female 0.1" IDC header are required. Crimp a straight 50-pin ribbon cable, such that pin 1 of the edge connector connects to pin 1 of the female IDC header. Attach to PC-8033 clone board, paying attention to board callout for pin "01."

Cable to Floppy Drive

A cable will have to be made to connect to the disk drive.

PC-8031-2W (34-pin edge connector)

Use an IDC crimper to crimp a 34-pin ribbon into 34-pin female (0.1") and 34-pin edge connector. Do not cross over (pin 1 on J2 should be pin 1 on the floppy drive.)

Connect to floppy drive, paying attention to pin 1 arrow on back.

PC-80S31 (36-pin 57-series Centronics)

Use an IDC crimper to crimp a 36-pin ribbon into a 36-pin female (0.1") and 36-pin Centronics connector. Do not cross over.

Connect to floppy drive.

Enclosure

TBD

Parts

20
QtyValueFootprintReferences
34.7kΩResistor_THT:R_Array_SIP9RN1, RN2, RN3
1+5VTestPoint:TestPoint_Loop_D1.80mm_Drill1.0mm_BeadedTP1
10.1µFCapacitor_THT:C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mmC2
1220µFCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mmC1
14.7kΩResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_HorizontalR1
174LS04Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU3
174LS30Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU5
174LS32Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU2
180s31PC-8001:Centronics_36_FDDJ2
182C55APackage_DIP:DIP-40_W15.24mmU4
1GNDTestPoint:TestPoint_Loop_D1.80mm_Drill1.0mm_BeadedTP2
1Jumper_2_BridgedJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged2Bar_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP1
1~Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x25_P2.54mm_VerticalU1
1~{EXTON}Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged2Bar_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP2

The 16 most common of 20 parts.

Questions

How big is the Pc8033-clone interface PCB?

It measures 95.3 × 67.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Pc8033-clone interface use?

20 parts, built around the 74LS04PC, 74LS30PC and 74LS32SC. 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 Pc8033-clone interface KiCad files?

From the barbeque/pc8033-clone-interface repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pc-8033-clone-interface.kicad_pcb and its schematic pc-8033-clone-interface.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Pc8033-clone interface design in my own project?

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

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