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2 layers66.3 × 34.3 mmC64PSUv3, the printed circuit board in 3D

A low-cost, lightweight and very reliable power supply for the Commodore 64

Size
66.3 × 34.3 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
37
Nets
24
Pads
92
Tracks, vias
184, 18
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
16 Nov 2023
Updated
27 Apr 2024

Overview

C64PSUv3 is an open-source printed circuit board by FabioNMI, from the FabioNMI/C64PSU repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 66.3 × 34.3 mm with 37 parts on 24 nets, routed with 184 tracks and 18 vias.

It is built around the L298N and BZT52B12. Its parts include 10 resistors, 8 diodes, 4 capacitors, 4 ICs and 4 connectors.

Main components

2

README

README.md

C64PSU

A low-cost, lightweight and very reliable power supply for the Commodore 64

Parts

37
QtyValueFootprintReferences
40.2RResistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolderR2, R4, R5, R10
4MountingHole_PadMountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_PadH3, H4, H5, H6
31N4004Diode_SMD:D_SMA_HandsolderingD1, D2, D4
3LEDLED_THT:LED_D3.0mmD6, D7, D8
2100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1, C2
210kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR6, R7
2560Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R9
2BZT52B12Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123FD3, D5
2Conn_01x02Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3, J4
2MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.5mmH1, H2
2PC817Package_DIP:DIP-4_W7.62mmU2, U3
110uFCapacitor_Tantalum_SMD:CP_EIA-7132-20_AVX-U_Pad2.72x3.50mm_HandSolderC4
11kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR8
1330uFCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mmC3
136k 2WResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0516_L15.5mm_D5.0mm_P20.32mm_HorizontalR3
1Conn_01x04Connector_Phoenix_MC_HighVoltage:PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_4-G-5.08_1x04_P5.08mm_VerticalJ1
1Conn_01x06Connector_Phoenix_MC_HighVoltage:PhoenixContact_MCV_1,5_6-G-5.08_1x06_P5.08mm_VerticalJ2
1L298NPackage_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-15_P2.54x2.54mm_StaggerOdd_Lead4.58mm_VerticalU1
1L78L05_TO92Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_InlineU4
1Polyfuse_SmallDiode_SMD:D_1812_4532Metric_Pad1.30x3.40mm_HandSolderF1

Questions

How big is the C64PSUv3 PCB?

It measures 66.3 × 34.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the C64PSUv3 use?

37 parts, built around the L298N and BZT52B12. 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 C64PSUv3 KiCad files?

From the FabioNMI/C64PSU repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is C64PSUv3/C64PSUv3.kicad_pcb and its schematic C64PSUv3/C64PSUv3.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the C64PSUv3 design in my own project?

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

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