STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489
AidanHockey5·STM32_VGM_Player_YM2612_SN76489·Schematics/STM32_MegaBlaster/STM32_MegaBlaster.kicad_pcb
About the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 PCB
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 is an open source PCB design by AidanHockey5, published on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 138.4 × 91.4 mm, with 84 components from 46 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BluePill_STM32F103C, SN76489, YM2612, CH340G and LTC6904. By type, the board carries 38 capacitors, 18 resistors, 12 ICs, 5 inductors, 4 connectors and 2 switches.
It belongs with the retro computing, displays & leds and usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.
From the project
A Sega Genesis music player based off of the STM32 BluePill board and real YM2612+SN76489 sound chips.
See this project in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoAp2-gWaLM
For more information, visit: http://www.aidanlawrence.com/megablaster-hardware-sega-genesis-video-game-music-player/
This project is a hardware Video Game Music (VGM) player that uses a genuine YM2612 synthesizer chip + SN76489AN PSG. This project is driven by an STM32 "Blue Pill" board, chosen for it's ample speed, I/O, and best of all, price!

Main components on the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 bill of materials (BOM)
84 components, 46 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BluePill_STM32F103C | BluePill_STM32F103C | U1 |
| 1 | SN76489 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | YM2612 | DIP-24_W15.24mm | U3 |
| 1 | CH340G | SOIC16 | U4 |
| 2 | LTC6904 | MSOP-8_3x3mm_Pitch0.65mm | U5, U6 |
| 1 | 23LC1024 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U7 |
| 1 | TL062 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U8 |
| 1 | TPA3122D2 | DIP-20_W7.62mm | U9 |
| 1 | LD1117S33 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U10 |
| 1 | LM2596T-5 | TO170P1435X465-6N | U11 |
| 1 | I2C_OLED | 1_3_Inch_I2C_OLED | U12 |
| 1 | 12MHz | Crystal_HC49-U_Vertical | Y1 |
| 1 | SD_Card | SD_TE_2041021 | J1 |
| 1 | USB_B | USB_B | J2 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack | BARREL_JACK | J3 |
| 1 | AMP_OUT | PJ320E_3.5mm_Jack | J4 |
| 1 | LOGO | wave1 | G1 |
| 1 | LOGO | wave2 | G3 |
| 1 | LOGO | trees | G4 |
| 1 | POWER | 1825115-1 | SW5 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUTE PSG | 1825115-1 | SW6 |
| 1 | SS34FACT-ND | D_SMA | D1 |
| 3 | 33uH | L_Radial_D7.0mm_P3.00mm | L1, L2, L3 |
| 2 | 22uH | L_Radial_D8.7mm_P5.00mm_Fastron_07HCP | L4, L5 |
| 8 | 100nF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C9, C12, C26 |
| 2 | 10nF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C4, C5 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P1.50mm | C8 |
| 2 | 22pF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C10, C11 |
| 1 | 680uF | CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | C13 |
| 1 | 220uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C14 |
| 3 | 1uF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C15, C16, C38 |
| 1 | 68uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C17 |
| 1 | 100uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C18 |
| 1 | 220pF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C19 |
| 2 | 10uF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C20, C21 |
| 4 | 5.6nF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C22, C23, C24, C25 |
| 4 | 1uF | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P1.50mm | C27, C28, C29, C30 |
| 2 | 0.22uF | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C31, C32 |
| 2 | 68nF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C33, C35 |
| 3 | 1000uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P2.50mm | C34, C36, C37 |
| 5 | 10k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R11, R24, R25, R26 |
| 2 | 4.7k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2, R3 |
| 2 | 47k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R5 |
| 5 | 2.2k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R6, R7, R8, R27, R30 |
| 2 | 51k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R9, R10 |
| 2 | 33k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R28, R29 |
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 design files
The KiCad project lives in the AidanHockey5/STM32_VGM_Player_YM2612_SN76489 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489: common questions
How big is the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 PCB?
The STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 measures 138.4 × 91.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489?
84 components, from 46 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 design files?
From the AidanHockey5/STM32_VGM_Player_YM2612_SN76489 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its AGPL-3.0 license, which AidanHockey5 chose for the repository.
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