Hex48
About the Hex48 PCB
Hex48 is an open source PCB design by anachrocomputer, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 77.9 × 90 mm, with 18 components from 7 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 14 connectors, 2 switches and 2 diodes.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.
From the project
PCB design using KiCad for a 48-pin DIL breadboard in the shape of a hexagon
PCB design for a hexagonal prototyping board capable of holding DIL chips with up to 48 pins.
Everybody has prototyping PCBs in rectangular form, but what other shapes tesselate well? How about hexagons, would they work? And why stop at 40-pin DIL packages when chips like the 68008 come in 48-pin DIL?
This PCB design mounts the DIL part on a hexagonal board that can be easily tesselated. It has mounting holes for M3 PCB standoffs, or it can be fitted with non-slip feet. In extreme cases, a heavy base can be made out of an insulator such as slate.
Hex48 bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conn_02x24_Counter_Clockwise | DIP-48_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | J1 |
| 3 | Conn_02x24_Odd_Even | PinSocket_2x24_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3, J6 |
| 2 | Conn_02x02_Odd_Even | PinSocket_2x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J5 |
| 2 | Conn_02x12_Counter_Clockwise | DIP-24_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | J7, J8 |
| 6 | Conn_02x08_Odd_Even | PinSocket_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J9, J10, J11, J12, J13, J14 |
| 2 | SW_Push | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1, SW2 |
| 2 | LED | LED_D10.0mm | D1, D2 |
Hex48 design files
The KiCad project lives in the anachrocomputer/Hex48 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutHex48.kicad_pcb
- SchematicHex48.kicad_sch
Hex48: common questions
How big is the Hex48 PCB?
The Hex48 measures 77.9 × 90 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Hex48?
18 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Hex48 design files?
From the anachrocomputer/Hex48 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Hex48 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with anachrocomputer. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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