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2 layers60.8 × 14.1 mmZn-2 stereo breakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

Zn-2 stereo breakout

simonlc/zn2stereo3

The ZN-2 stereo breakout board is a custom PCB that connects to a ZN-2 audio header and provide line level stereo output.

Size
60.8 × 14.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
15
Nets
12
Pads
39
Tracks, vias
62, 4
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
25 Sep 2020
Updated
11 Oct 2020

Overview

Zn-2 stereo breakout is an open-source printed circuit board by simonlc, from the simonlc/zn2stereo repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 60.8 × 14.1 mm with 15 parts on 12 nets, routed with 62 tracks and 4 vias.

Its parts include 6 resistors, 4 capacitors and 2 connectors. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters and audio and music boards of this library.

README

readme.md

Capcom ZN-2 stereo breakout board

The ZN-2 stereo breakout board is a custom PCB that connects to a ZN-2 audio header and provide line level stereo output. The attenuation circuit is based on the Sanwa VC-J documented here.

It's mounted by a single standoff, and is supported by the connector that sits on the stereo header.

Donate: https://paypal.me/zn2stereo

Assembly

To assemble the board, soldering experience is needed. Parts in the BOM must be acquired, and a custom PCB printed. The PCB can be printed from anywhere, but a link is provided to purchase from OSH Park for convenience. If you have any questions regarding the installation or purchase please create an issue.

Installation

For ZN-2 games, the stereo/mono switch next to the volume pot must be set to stereo. The game also needs to be set to stereo in the test menu.

The BOM includes M3 standoff and screws. Depending on your PCB standoffs, these might not be the right size, please double check!

Compatibility

This board may be compatible with other ZN-2 style hardware.

HardwareCompatibility
Capcom ZN-2✅ Working
Capcom ZN-1✅ Working
Taito G-Net❓ Not tested
Tecmo TPS❓ Not tested
Taito FX-1A System❓ Not tested
Taito FX-1B System❓ Not tested

License

Licensed under the TAPR Open Hardware License (www.tapr.org/OHL)

Parts

15
QtyValueFootprintReferences
410uCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_4x5.8C5, C6, C7, C8
210kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderR3, R4
247kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderR7, R8
25kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderR5, R6
1Conn_01x04_MaleConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5
1Dual_AudioJack1_Ground_Switchzn-2 stereo breakout parts:Switchcraft PJRAN2X1U01AUXJ1
1LOGOzn-2 stereo breakout parts:qsoundG***

The 13 most common of 15 parts.

Questions

How big is the Zn-2 stereo breakout PCB?

It measures 60.8 × 14.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Zn-2 stereo breakout use?

15 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 Zn-2 stereo breakout KiCad files?

From the simonlc/zn2stereo repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KiCAD PCB files/zn-2 stereo breakout.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Zn-2 stereo breakout design in my own project?

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

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