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RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard

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RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by dangiu

About the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard PCB

RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by dangiu, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 36.2 × 51.2 mm, with 6 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the rp2040-zero, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 2 connectors and 1 IC.

From the project

Emulating PSX Memory Card (or controller) using a Raspberry Pi Pico

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RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard

rp2040-zero

RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard bill of materials (BOM)

6 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
rp2040-zero
U1
1
PSX Memory Card Interface
J1
1
MicroSD SPI
J2
3
TS-1187A-B-A-B
XKB Enterprise
1, 2, 3

RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard design files

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

RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard: common questions

What microcontroller does the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard use?

The RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard is built around the rp2040-zero, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard PCB?

The RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard measures 36.2 × 51.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard?

6 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard design files?

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

Can I use the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which dangiu chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the RP2040-Zero PicoMemcard without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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