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Z80-Backplane

dennis9819·Z8C-Homebrew-Computer·Modules/901-Backplane V2/Z80-Backplane/Z80-Backplane.kicad_pcb

Z80-Backplane PCB layout, top view — open source board by dennis9819
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About the Z80-Backplane PCB

Z80-Backplane is an open source PCB design by dennis9819, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 181.4 × 127.8 mm, with 16 components from 3 distinct parts.

It belongs with the retro computing and usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.

From the project

To easily develop for my Z80 homebrew system, I designed a simple assempler development environment. This packs the following tasks into one script: zmac assembly object file creation (for xmodem upload) monitor file creation (creates monitor commands for ascii upload) symbol tab

To easily develop for my Z80 homebrew system, I designed a simple assempler development environment. This packs the following tasks into one script: zmac assembly object file creation (for xmodem upload) monitor file creation (creates monitor commands for ascii upload) symbol table include file generation * eeprom programming for the minipro

./build.sh dir`: Path to the location of the asm file

Z80-Backplane bill of materials (BOM)

16 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
6
Conn_02x32_Row_Letter_First
J2, J3, J4, J9, J14, J15
8
Conn_01x01_Male
J5, J6, J7, J8, J10, J11, J12, J13
2
Conn_02x32_Odd_Even
J16, J17

Z80-Backplane design files

The KiCad project lives in the dennis9819/Z8C-Homebrew-Computer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Z80-Backplane: common questions

How big is the Z80-Backplane PCB?

The Z80-Backplane measures 181.4 × 127.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Z80-Backplane?

16 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Z80-Backplane design files?

From the dennis9819/Z8C-Homebrew-Computer repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Z80-Backplane design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with dennis9819. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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