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Remote64

bigbass1997·remote64·controller/hardware/remote64-controller.kicad_pcb

Remote64 PCB layout, top view — open source PIC board by bigbass1997

About the Remote64 PCB

Remote64 is an open source PIC PCB design by bigbass1997, published on GitHub under the BSD-3-Clause license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 44.1 × 82.7 mm, with 20 components from 13 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the PIC18F47K42, from the PIC family. Other key parts include the MCP2221A. By type, the board carries 5 connectors, 3 capacitors, 3 resistors, 2 ICs, 2 transistors and 2 relays.

From the project

Provides a method for N64 homebrew developers to test their roms on remote hardware

The board uses a PIC18F47K42 microcontroller to handle controller input passthrough, via a USB/UART bridge. It also controls two relays which can be hooked up to the power switch of the N64, to remotely power the console on/off as needed.

Main components on the Remote64

MCP2221APIC18F47K42

Remote64 bill of materials (BOM)

20 components, 13 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
MCP2221A
U1
1
PIC18F47K42
U2
2
PN2222A
Q1, Q2
1
USB Port
J1
2
Conn_01x02
J2, J4
1
ICSP
J3
1
ControllerPort
J5
2
OJE-xx-1xxLMx
K1, K2
1
MCU_RESET
SW1
2
SB1100E
D1, D2
3
0.1uF
C1, C2, C3
2
1K
R1, R3
1
10K
R2

Remote64 design files

The KiCad project lives in the bigbass1997/remote64 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Remote64: common questions

What microcontroller does the Remote64 use?

The Remote64 is built around the PIC18F47K42, from the PIC family.

How big is the Remote64 PCB?

The Remote64 measures 44.1 × 82.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Remote64?

20 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Remote64 design files?

From the bigbass1997/remote64 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Remote64 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its BSD-3-Clause license, which bigbass1997 chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Remote64 without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug PIC firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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