TPDD Cable db25

bkw777·TPDD_Cable·PCB/TPDD_Cable_db25.kicad_pcb

TPDD Cable db25 PCB layout, top view — open source board by bkw777

About the TPDD Cable db25 PCB

TPDD Cable db25 is an open source PCB design by bkw777, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 35.5 × 10.1 mm, with 5 components from 3 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 3 transistors and 2 connectors.

From the project

TTL-RS232 level-shifting cable for Tandy Portable Disk Drive

The BOM includes a grey cable. This black cable can be substituted if you want.

If you want to make 2 cables, one for Model 100 and one for PC/WP-2, then double the BOM components except for the cable, and cut the cable in half right in the middle. Otherwise just cut off the 9-pin plug to make one longer cable for Model 100 and other KC-85 clones.

Cut the unwanted plug off the cable. If building a Model 100 cable, cut off the 9-pin plug. If building a PC/WP-2 cable, cut off the 25-pin plug. If building both cables, cut the cable in half in the middle.

TPDD Cable db25, from the project README
From the project README

TPDD Cable db25 bill of materials (BOM)

5 components, 3 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
3
DTA114EKA
Q1, Q2, Q3
1
M20-7830442
7 x wire pads
J1
1
DB25_Male
J2

TPDD Cable db25 design files

The KiCad project lives in the bkw777/TPDD_Cable repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

TPDD Cable db25: common questions

How big is the TPDD Cable db25 PCB?

The TPDD Cable db25 measures 35.5 × 10.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the TPDD Cable db25?

5 components, from 3 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 TPDD Cable db25 design files?

From the bkw777/TPDD_Cable repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the TPDD Cable db25 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, which bkw777 chose for the repository.

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