MC10 RGBS
BrettHallen·Alice_MC10·RGB_Video/Kicad/MC10_RGBS.kicad_pcb
About the MC10 RGBS PCB
MC10 RGBS is an open source PCB design by BrettHallen, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 83.5 × 72.8 mm, with 57 components from 27 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 31 resistors, 13 transistors, 7 capacitors, 2 connectors, 1 IC and 1 crystal.
From the project
Projects for Matra Alice & Tandy TRS-80 MC-10
The +12V connection to the DIN can be connected via solder bridge (default open).
At the moment I have the crystal & MC1372 being recovered and re-used.

MC10 RGBS bill of materials (BOM)
57 components, 27 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 10 | BC550C | TO-92_Inline | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 +2 |
| 3 | BC559C | TO-92_Inline | Q10, Q12, Q13 |
| 1 | 3.579545MHz | Crystal_HC49-U_Vertical | X101 |
| 1 | 671-0801 RGBS_Output | PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | MC-10_Signals | PinSocket_1x09_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 12V_to_DIN | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | 1N4148 | D_SOD-323_HandSoldering | D11 |
| 2 | 10µF/16V | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C34, C35 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W2.0mm_P2.50mm | C36, C37 |
| 1 | 22nF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W2.0mm_P2.50mm | C39 |
| 1 | 20pF | C_Trimmer_Murata_TZB4-B | C102 |
| 1 | 56pF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W2.0mm_P2.50mm | C103 |
| 1 | 100KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 12KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R26 |
| 4 | 4.7KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R27, R37, R42, R44 |
| 5 | 1KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R28, R30, R39, R48, R50 |
| 4 | 3.3KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R29, R34, R43, R49 |
| 5 | 330Ω | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R31, R35, R40, R46, R51 |
| 4 | 68Ω | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R32, R36, R41, R52 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R33 |
| 1 | 560Ω | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R38 |
| 1 | 10KΩ | PTN091V10115K1B | R45 |
| 1 | 3.9KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R47 |
| 1 | 47KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R56 |
| 1 | 10KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R57 |
| 1 | 56KΩ | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R101 |
MC10 RGBS design files
The KiCad project lives in the BrettHallen/Alice_MC10 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
MC10 RGBS: common questions
How big is the MC10 RGBS PCB?
The MC10 RGBS measures 83.5 × 72.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MC10 RGBS?
57 components, from 27 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 MC10 RGBS design files?
From the BrettHallen/Alice_MC10 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 MC10 RGBS design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with BrettHallen. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.