Userport expander
djtulan·userport_expander·kicad/userport_expander.kicad_pcb
About the Userport expander PCB
Userport expander is an open source PCB design by djtulan, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 64.3 × 98 mm, with 10 components from 6 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 4042 and 8255. By type, the board carries 5 connectors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Commodore 64, C64, Userport Expander
You can find the scan (german language) here.
The C64 Userport Expander expands the C64 Userport from 8 Bit to 3x8bit.
Please feel free to order your own PCBs, Gerber files are here "gerber".
I would be pleased about a small donation: PAYPAL.ME

Main components on the Userport expander
Userport expander bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4042 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U1 |
| 1 | 8255 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | C64-UserPort | C64-User-Port-Female | J1 |
| 4 | Screw_Terminal_01x08 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MPT-2.54mm_8pol | J2, J3, J4, J5 |
| 2 | 1N4148 | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2 |
| 1 | R10k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
Userport expander design files
The KiCad project lives in the djtulan/userport_expander repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Userport expander: common questions
How big is the Userport expander PCB?
The Userport expander measures 64.3 × 98 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Userport expander?
10 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Userport expander design files?
From the djtulan/userport_expander repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Userport expander design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with djtulan. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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