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4 layers61.6 × 32.5 mmInterface Register V1, the printed circuit board in 3D

Interface Register V1

georgesleen/8-BitComputer

Repo to track my 8-bit computer progress

Size
61.6 × 32.5 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
25
Nets
38
Pads
110
Tracks, vias
231, 8
Pours
3
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
14 Jun 2024
Updated
17 Sep 2025

Overview

Interface Register V1 is an open-source printed circuit board by georgesleen, from the georgesleen/8-BitComputer repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 61.6 × 32.5 mm with 25 parts on 38 nets, routed with 231 tracks and 8 vias.

It is built around the 74LS245SC and 74LS173SC. Its parts include 8 resistors, 8 diodes, 4 connectors, 3 ICs and 2 capacitors. It belongs with the retro computing and games and interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

README.md

Custom 8-Bit Computer

Repository showcasing a simple 8 bit computer built around the 7400 series ICs.

Heavily inspired by Ben Eater's 8-Bit computer series on youtube, with additional support from Digital Computer Electronics by Albert Paul Malvino

Parts

25
QtyValueFootprintReferences
8220Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8
8LEDLED_SMD:LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolderD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
20.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC1, C2
274LS173Package_DIP:DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU4, U5
174LS245Package_DIP:DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU6
1A ValueConnector_Molex:Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0810_1x08_P1.25mm_HorizontalJ4
1BusConnector_Molex:Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0810_1x08_P1.25mm_HorizontalJ2
1ControlConnector_Molex:Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0210_1x02_P1.25mm_HorizontalJ3
1PowerConnector_Molex:Molex_PicoBlade_53048-0410_1x04_P1.25mm_HorizontalJ1

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Questions

How big is the Interface Register V1 PCB?

It measures 61.6 × 32.5 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Interface Register V1 use?

25 parts, built around the 74LS245SC and 74LS173SC. 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 Interface Register V1 KiCad files?

From the georgesleen/8-BitComputer repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Schematics/Interface Register/Interface Register V1.kicad_pcb and its schematic Schematics/ALU/ALU V1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Interface Register V1 design in my own project?

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