VideoMacPacHack
About the VideoMacPacHack PCB
VideoMacPacHack is an open source PCB design by apmcpherson, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 113 × 69 mm, with 30 components from 15 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the XC2018-PC84, 74F521, 74AHCT1G00, 74LS244 and 42C4064. By type, the board carries 9 ICs, 8 capacitors, 8 resistors, 3 crystals and 2 connectors.
From the project
Clone of the Video Mac Pac PDS video card for the Macintosh Portable
These design materials are in the public domain, with no warranty whatsoever. See documentation on this repository for further design notes.
VideoMacPac.pro: Kicad project VideoMacPac.sch: Kicad schematic VideoMacPac.kicadpcb: Kicad PCB design VideoMacPacschematic.pdf: Schematic in PDF format
This a 4-layer PCB which can be fabricated from the files in the gerbers directory.
Main components on the VideoMacPacHack
VideoMacPacHack bill of materials (BOM)
30 components, 15 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XC2018-PC84 | PLCC84 | U1 |
| 1 | 74F521 | DIP-20_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | 74AHCT1G00 | SOT-23-5 | U3 |
| 1 | 74LS244 | DIP-20_W7.62mm | U4 |
| 4 | 42C4064 | SIP24 | U5, U6, U7, U8 |
| 1 | TPS2030 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U9 |
| 1 | ACO-36MHz | Oscillator_DIP-14 | X1 |
| 1 | ACO-50.35MHz | Oscillator_DIP-14 | X2 |
| 1 | ACO-57.2832MHz | Oscillator_DIP-14 | X3 |
| 1 | CONN_02X10 | IDC_Header_Straight_20pins | J1 |
| 1 | C96ABC | C96ABCMD | J2 |
| 8 | 0.1uF | C_Axial_L5.1mm_D3.1mm_P7.50mm_Horizontal | C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9 |
| 4 | 4.7k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 2 | 47x3 | R_Array_SIP6 | RN1, RN2 |
| 2 | 47x4 | R_Array_SIP8 | RN3, RN4 |
VideoMacPacHack design files
The KiCad project lives in the apmcpherson/VideoMacPacHack repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
VideoMacPacHack: common questions
How big is the VideoMacPacHack PCB?
The VideoMacPacHack measures 113 × 69 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the VideoMacPacHack?
30 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the VideoMacPacHack design files?
From the apmcpherson/VideoMacPacHack repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the VideoMacPacHack design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with apmcpherson. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.