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2 layers58.3 × 49.9 mmMagicDeskCart, the printed circuit board in 3D

A bank-switching cartridge for the C64/C128 with up to 256kB of ROM.

Size
58.3 × 49.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
8
Nets
37
Pads
119
Tracks, vias
250, 34
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
13 May 2019
Updated
11 Dec 2020

Overview

MagicDeskCart is an open-source printed circuit board by hackup, from the hackup/MagicDeskCart repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 58.3 × 49.9 mm with 8 parts on 37 nets, routed with 250 tracks and 34 vias.

It is built around the 74LS02PC and 74LS174DC. Its parts include 4 ICs, 1 capacitor and 1 switch. It belongs with the retro computing and games boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

README.md

MagicDeskCart

The MagicDeskCart is a simple bank switching cartridge for the C64/C128. It is a rendition of a "Magic Desk" compatible layout. There is also no warranty whatsoever. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!.

WARNING: In revision 1, the jumper labels have been accidentally reversed!

MagicDeskCart Rev.1 Front

See my blog post for more details.

License

Released under GNU General Public License v3.0, see LICENSE file.

Parts

8
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1100nCapacitors_THT:C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mmC1
127C020Housings_DIP:DIP-32_W15.24mmU3
174LS02Housings_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mmU2
174LS174Housings_DIP:DIP-16_W7.62mmU1
1C64-Exp-PortMagicDeskCart:C64-Cart-NoSilkSU4
1LOGOLogo:bigby2G***
1ROM_TYPEPin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x03_Pitch2.54mmJP1
1ResetButtons_Switches_THT:SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx83-2LFSSW1

Questions

How big is the MagicDeskCart PCB?

It measures 58.3 × 49.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the MagicDeskCart use?

8 parts, built around the 74LS02PC and 74LS174DC. 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 MagicDeskCart KiCad files?

From the hackup/MagicDeskCart repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is MagicDeskCart.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the MagicDeskCart design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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