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2 layers26 × 29.8 mmModchip, the printed circuit board in 3D

An AVR-based modchip for the Playstation, using an AT90S1200

Size
26 × 29.8 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
7
Nets
16
Pads
47
Tracks, vias
118, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 4
Created
17 Jul 2018
Updated
17 Jul 2018

Overview

Modchip is an open-source printed circuit board by hansliss, from the hansliss/modchip repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 26 × 29.8 mm with 7 parts on 16 nets, routed with 118 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 2 connectors, 1 capacitor, 1 IC, 1 diode and 1 switch.

README

README.md

modchip

This a PCB design and ASM code for a Playstation modchip based on the tiny AVR AT90S1200.

Apart from the SSOP-20 chip, it uses two MicroMatch connectors (6-pin and 8-pin straight male through-hole mount), a Murata resonator, a LED, a capacitor and a pushbutton.

Note that everything except the MicroMatch connectors are mounted on the rear side!

The code wasn't properly version-tracked when I did this, so there are several different ASM files, of different age and for different uses. Figure it out!

Parts

7
QtyValueFootprintReferences
1AT90S1200-4YCHousings_SSOP:SSOP-20_5.3x7.2mm_Pitch0.65mmU1
1CCapacitors_SMD:C_0603C1
1Conn_02x03_Odd_EvenMicroMatch:MicroMatch_FOB_TH_06PJ2
1Conn_02x04_Odd_EvenMicroMatch:MicroMatch_FOB_TH_08PJ1
1LEDLEDs:LED_0603D1
1ResonatorCrystals:Resonator_SMD_muRata_SFECV-3pin_6.9x2.9mmY1
1SW_PushButtons_Switches_THT:SW_PUSH_6mmSW1

Questions

How big is the Modchip PCB?

It measures 26 × 29.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Modchip use?

7 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 Modchip KiCad files?

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

Can I use the Modchip design in my own project?

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

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