Oric-PS2USB
About the Oric-PS2USB PCB
Oric-PS2USB is an open source PCB design by Board-Folk, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 85.7 × 92.5 mm, with 10 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MT8816 Socket, 4051 and XAIO Socket. By type, the board carries 3 ICs, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors, 1 connector and 1 diode.
From the project
Oric Remix
This is currently a prototype board to prove the schematic and code for doing something a bit better. The board contains footprints for both the Arduino Nano and Mini-DIN socket for PS/2 and the Seediuno Xiao for USB. Only populate one or the other.
It won't fit in an original case - it's not intended for that. It's suitable to get going with the Oric if you've no keyboard available - board only if you like. Better than no keyboard at all. The main board will need a 14 pin header fitting with pins long enough to reach the socket, approx 14mm above the component side of the board.
Main components on the Oric-PS2USB
Oric-PS2USB bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MT8816 Socket | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U1 |
| 1 | 4051 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U3 |
| 1 | XAIO Socket | XAIO 14PIN | U7 |
| 1 | PS/2 | Connector_Mini-DIN_Female_6Pin_2rows | J3 |
| 1 | Keyboard | PinHeader_1x14_P2.54mm_Vertical | PL1 |
| 1 | POWER | LED_D3.0mm | D17 |
| 1 | 47nF | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 47uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C2 |
| 1 | 470R | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
Oric-PS2USB design files
The KiCad project lives in the Board-Folk/Oric-Remix repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Oric-PS2USB: common questions
How big is the Oric-PS2USB PCB?
The Oric-PS2USB measures 85.7 × 92.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Oric-PS2USB?
10 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Oric-PS2USB design files?
From the Board-Folk/Oric-Remix repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Oric-PS2USB design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Board-Folk. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
