

ProtoPak64
Breakout and prototyping PCB for N64 accessory paks.
- Size
- 47.8 × 139.2 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.2 mm
- Parts
- 5
- Nets
- 30
- Pads
- 530
- Tracks, vias
- 347, 1
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 7 Jul 2022
- Updated
- 19 Jun 2024
Overview
ProtoPak64 is an open-source printed circuit board by bigbass1997, from the bigbass1997/ProtoPak64 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 47.8 × 139.2 mm with 5 parts on 30 nets, routed with 347 tracks and 1 via.
README
README.mdDescription
The ProtoPak64 is a breakout and prototyping PCB for the accessory pak port found on the bottom of N64 controllers.
Latest gerber files can be found in /hardware/fab/protopak64-2024-06-19.zip.
JLCPCB Ordering
Single PCB, 1.2mm thickness, HASL finish (or better), 1oz copper weight, and using a specified location for the order number. PCB Color can be anything. Use default for remaining options.

Parts
5| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Breakout2x16 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x16_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3 |
| 1 | DETECT | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_TrianglePad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | PakEdge | protopak64:PakEdgeConnector | J1 |
The 4 most common of 5 parts.
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Questions
How big is the ProtoPak64 PCB?
It measures 47.8 × 139.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.2 mm thick.
What parts does the ProtoPak64 use?
5 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 ProtoPak64 KiCad files?
From the bigbass1997/ProtoPak64 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hardware/protopak64.kicad_pcb and its schematic hardware/protopak64.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the ProtoPak64 design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask bigbass1997 before reusing the design.