2 layers17.5 × 23.4 mm
Sdnes
going-digital/sdnes
SD converter mod-board for the Nintendo NES Classic, Famicom classic, SNES Classic and Superfamicom classic. For use with Hakchi.
5 parts14
2 layers17.8 × 22.4 mm
SD converter mod-board for the Nintendo NES Classic, Famicom classic, SNES Classic and Superfamicom classic. For use with Hakchi.
- Size
- 17.8 × 22.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 0.8 mm
- Parts
- 5
- Nets
- 9
- Pads
- 27
- Tracks, vias
- 85, 5
- Pours
- 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 23 Aug 2018
- Updated
- 22 Mar 2022
Overview
Sdnes is an open-source printed circuit board by going-digital, from the going-digital/sdnes repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 17.8 × 22.4 mm with 5 parts on 9 nets, routed with 85 tracks and 5 vias.
Its parts include 1 capacitor, 1 resistor, 1 diode and 1 connector. It belongs with the retro computing and games boards of this library.
README
readme.mdSDnes
An internal SD card modification for the Nintendo NES/SNES/Famicom/SuperFamicom classic consoles
This design is a mod-board that solders directly onto the PCB. This board allows the console to a Micro-SD card. This works well with Hakchi and the tools at Hakchi Resources. The board is designed with KiCad 5.
It is:
- Cheap
- Home solderable (although you will need a fine tip)
- Compatible with Hakchi firmware
- Tidy
- Open source
- NOT easy to solder. The minimal install requires soldering pads that are 1mm apart. If you are used to soldering surface mount, no problem. If not, this should not be your first project. (But it is open source, so if you want to flood eBay with them, be my guest!)
- NOT as convenient as a ready-made board.
- NOT suitable for users who often remove their MicroSD card. I use Hakchi to make changes remotely over USB or WiFi instead.
Alternatives
- Super Storage is a fully assembled board that allows much easier access.
- SD breakout boards can be handwired.
- For ultimate cheapness, an SD to microSD adapter makes a functional breakout board, and everyone has a spare.
Bill of Materials
There are two versions of this mod. If your console main board has the marking "FTM-NES", you will need the NES version. If it is marked "FTM-SHVC", you will need the SHVC version. The other components are the same.
| Component | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SK1 | Molex 500901-0801 | RS:670-2430, Farnell:1344008, Digikey:WM19081CT-ND, Mouser:538-500901-0801, Octopart |
| PCB NES | PCB | Oshpark or your chosen fabricator. |
| or PCB SHVC | PCB | Oshpark or your chosen fabricator. |
Optionally card access indicator: Fit R1 (1Kohm, 0603) and D1 (Red LED, 0603).
Optional decoupling: Fit C1 (100nF, 0603)
Fitting the NES version
- First, solder the card socket onto the mod PCB.
- Remove the metal cover plate over the console PCB.
- Mount the PCB as shown below. Hold it in place with tape, taking care to precisely align the holes with the test pads. Image placeholder
- While keeping the mod PCB aligned and gently pressed onto the console, flood the larger pad holes with solder.
- Then flood the smaller pad holes with solder.
- Carefully remove the tape. Apply a small amount of hot glue to mechanically secure the mod PCB down.
- Insert the prepared SD card and latch it in place.
Fitting the SHVC version
- First, solder the card socket onto the mod PCB.
- Remove the console PCB, and turn it over. The mod PCB fits on the rear.
- Mount the PCB as shown below. Hold it in place with tape, taking care to precisely align the holes with the test pads. Image placeholder
- While keeping the mod PCB aligned and gently pressed onto the console, flood the larger pad holes with solder.
- Then flood the smaller pad holes with solder.
- Carefully remove the tape. Apply a small amount of hot glue to mechanically secure the mod PCB down.
- Insert the prepared SD card and latch it in place.
Licensing
This design is licensed with the Solderpad 2.0 License.
Parts
5| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1K | Resistors_SMD:R_0603 | R2 |
| 1 | 500901-0801 | 500901-0801:MOLEX_500901-0801 | J2 |
| 1 | C_Small | Capacitors_SMD:C_0603 | C2 |
| 1 | Red LED | LEDs:LED_0603 | D2 |
| 1 | nesclassic:Testpoint_cluster | sdnes:FTM-NES-SD-pads | SK2 |
Questions
How big is the Sdnes PCB?
It measures 17.8 × 22.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 0.8 mm thick.
What parts does the Sdnes 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 Sdnes KiCad files?
From the going-digital/sdnes repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is nes/sdnes.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Sdnes design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask going-digital before reusing the design.
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