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2 layers66.7 × 86.4 mmBbb parallel cape, the printed circuit board in 3D

A parallel port cape for the BeagleBone

Size
66.7 × 86.4 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
46
Nets
93
Pads
383
Tracks, vias
1,727, 268
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 4
Created
22 Mar 2018
Updated
22 Jul 2018

Overview

Bbb parallel cape is an open-source printed circuit board by machinekoder, from the machinekoder/bb-parallel-port-cape repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 66.7 × 86.4 mm with 46 parts on 93 nets, routed with 1,727 tracks and 268 vias.

It is built around the GTL2003PW112 and 2N7002K. Its parts include 14 resistors, 5 capacitors, 5 ICs, 5 connectors and 2 diodes. It belongs with the robots and motor control boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

README.md

BeageBone Parallel Port Cape

This is an open hardware parallel port cape for the BeagleBone.

3D preview

Parts

46
QtyValueFootprintReferences
910kfootprint:CAT_CAY16RN201, RN202, RN203, RN204, RN205, RN206, RN207, RN208, RN209
610kResistors_SMD:R_0805R201, R203, R205, R207, R209, R212
6200kResistors_SMD:R_0805R202, R204, R206, R208, R210, R211
50.1uCapacitors_SMD:C_0805C201, C202, C203, C204, C205
5GTL2003PWGTL2003PW:SOP65P640X110-20NIC201, IC202, IC203, IC204, IC205
2330Resistors_SMD:R_0805R101, R102
2BeagleBone_Black_HeaderPin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_2x23_Pitch2.54mmP102, P103
2IDC26footprint:IDC26P101, P104
2SW_Pushfootprint:PTS645_SMTSW101, SW102
12N7002Kfootprint:SOT95P240X105-3NQ101
1Conn_02x03_Odd_EvenM20-8760342:M20-8760342P105
1GreenLEDs:LED_0805D2
1Jumper_NC_Dual_Double_HeaderM20-8760342:M20-8760342JP101
1LOGOfootprint:OSHWG***
1Light_Pipe_2_LEDfootprint:515-1114F_2Z106
1YellowLEDs:LED_0805D1

Questions

How big is the Bbb parallel cape PCB?

It measures 66.7 × 86.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Bbb parallel cape use?

46 parts, built around the GTL2003PW112 and 2N7002K. 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 Bbb parallel cape KiCad files?

From the machinekoder/bb-parallel-port-cape repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is bbb-parallel-cape.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Bbb parallel cape design in my own project?

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

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