HardLabs

RAMboard

ALXCO-Hardware·squareboi·Hardware/KiCad 6/RAMboard/RAMboard.kicad_pcb

RAMboard PCB layout, top view — open source board by ALXCO-Hardware

About the RAMboard PCB

RAMboard is an open source PCB design by ALXCO-Hardware, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 21.6 × 38.1 mm, with 4 components from 4 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the FM18W08-SG. By type, the board carries 2 connectors, 1 IC and 1 capacitor.

From the project

The open hardware GB/GBC cartridge system

Squareboi is an open hardware cartridge system for the Game Boy Color, made to be as accessible and DIY-friendly as possible. Using a handful of off-the-shelf components, it provides the same functionality as an original cartridge, compatible with the majority of programs. Additionally, an Arduino-based programmer allows for easy transfer of games and save data.

RAMboard, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the RAMboard

FM18W08-SG

RAMboard bill of materials (BOM)

4 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
FM18W08-SG
U1
1
RAMC_L
J1
1
RAMC_R
J2
1
100n
C1

RAMboard design files

The KiCad project lives in the ALXCO-Hardware/squareboi repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

RAMboard: common questions

How big is the RAMboard PCB?

The RAMboard measures 21.6 × 38.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the RAMboard?

4 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the RAMboard design files?

From the ALXCO-Hardware/squareboi repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the RAMboard design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-4.0 license, which ALXCO-Hardware chose for the repository.

More boards in squareboi