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2 layers95.6 × 87.9 mmGraphicard, the printed circuit board in 3D

Graphicard

jgw4/a1cards

The Apple Cassette Interface "ACI" card has been completely reverse-engineered in KiCad 10, with linked KiCad and schematic files, which output production-ready gerber files and a fully-populated step file of the card…

Size
95.6 × 87.9 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
34
Nets
113
Pads
326
Tracks, vias
1,133, 41
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
14 Sep 2026
Updated
14 Sep 2026

Overview

Graphicard is an open-source printed circuit board by jgw4, from the jgw4/a1cards repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 95.6 × 87.9 mm with 34 parts on 113 nets, routed with 1,133 tracks and 41 vias.

It is built around the SN74HC574N, MC74HC00AN and SN74HCT04N, with the SN74HCT138DRE4 and 2N2222A among its other parts. Its parts include 15 capacitors, 10 ICs, 3 resistors, 2 connectors and 1 transistor.

Main components

5

README

aci/README.md

Cassette Interface

The Apple Cassette Interface "ACI" card has been completely reverse-engineered in KiCad 10, with linked KiCad and schematic files, which output production-ready gerber files and a fully-populated step file of the card with components.

The PCB File was made by importing gerber files for "PCB-07" first into KiCad, and mapping the schematics to it by applying footprints to the symbols, placing over the gerber geometry, and then removing the import gerber geometry

The Board is 100% complete and ready for production. gerber files are available in the /gerbers/ folder

Changes from PCB-07

  • the soldermask on the gold contact fingers has been extended slightly upward into the full board width
  • pads have been redone from circles to ovals/ squashed obrounds in the same style as /mainboard
  • the inside corner between the edge connector and the card was sharp, it is now radiused to reflect the original

Known deviations from the original

  • there is no manufacturer logo on the part as of now.
  • I have not done enough research on this card yet to determine if this is a 1st rev version or a second rev version. I would like this card to be the second revision if it is not already.

Ordering

  • as with the mainboard, make sure to order soldermask in a matte or light green finish
  • there are some silkscreen remnants on the KiCad file, but they are not to be used in production. Do not send silkscreen files to the Manufacturer!
  • For the most historical accuracy, specify hard gold on the edge connector. It adds cost, but

Parts

34
QtyValueFootprintReferences
11100nFCapacitor_THT:C_Disc_D7.5mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mmC1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C12, C15
3SN74HC574NPackage_DIP:DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU4, U5, U6
2220uFCapacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mmC11, C14
2MC74HC00ANPackage_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU1, U2
11/4W RESISTORResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR4
110.738635Crystal:Crystal_HC49-U_VerticalY1
122pFCapacitor_THT:C_Rect_L4.6mm_W2.0mm_P2.50mm_MKS02_FKP02C5
12N2222APackage_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline_WideQ1
140pMINIATURE 6MM TRIMMER CAPACITOR BY PANASONICC13
1470 1/4WResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR2
162256Package_DIP:DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPadsU7
175 1/4WResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_HorizontalR1
1Apple-1 Expansion connectorgraphicard:edgeconnectorJ1
1HEADERDIP3HEADERDIP3Button_Switch_THT:SW_Slide-03_Wuerth-WS-SLTV_10x2.5x6.4_P2.54mmIRQ/NMI1
1Header-Female-2.54_2x22Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_2x22_P2.54mm_VerticalP2
1INgraphicard:KEYSTONE_900U9
1OUTgraphicard:KEYSTONE_900U8
1SN74HCT04NPackage_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU3
1SN74HCT138DRPackage_DIP:DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPadsU13
1TMS9918APackage_DIP:DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPadsVDC1

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Questions

How big is the Graphicard PCB?

It measures 95.6 × 87.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Graphicard use?

34 parts, built around the SN74HC574N, MC74HC00AN, SN74HCT04N and SN74HCT138DRE4. 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 Graphicard KiCad files?

From the jgw4/a1cards repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is graphicard/graphicard.kicad_pcb and its schematic aci/aci.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Graphicard design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask jgw4 before reusing the design.