ZX81 Expansion Breakout
BrettHallen·Sinclair·ZX81_Expansion_Breakout/ZX81_Expansion_Breakout.kicad_pcb
About the ZX81 Expansion Breakout
ZX81 Expansion Breakout is an open source PCB design by BrettHallen, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 61.2 × 53.3 mm, with 8 components from 7 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 5 connectors, 2 resistors and 1 switch.
It belongs with the test & measurement and dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.
From the project
Projects for Sinclair computers (ZX80, ZX81, TS1000, TS1500, TS2068, Spectrum and clones)
Note! These projects maybe work-in-progress and thus not completed or fully tested!
ZX81 Expansion Breakout bill of materials (BOM)
8 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZX81 Expansion | EDGE ZX81 BOTTOM | J1 |
| 1 | Pin Header Breakout | PinHeader_2x23_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | ZX81 Extender | EDGE ZX81 TOP | J3 |
| 2 | GND LINK | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J5 |
| 1 | RESET | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | 470Ω | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | LINK | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | R2 |
ZX81 Expansion Breakout design files
The KiCad project lives in the BrettHallen/Sinclair repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
ZX81 Expansion Breakout: common questions
How big is the ZX81 Expansion Breakout?
The ZX81 Expansion Breakout measures 61.2 × 53.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the ZX81 Expansion Breakout?
8 components, from 7 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 ZX81 Expansion Breakout design files?
From the BrettHallen/Sinclair 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 ZX81 Expansion Breakout 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.
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