Core 2
About the Core 2 PCB
Core 2 is an open source PCB design by draklowell, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100.1 × 99.5 mm, with 23 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74LS04, 74LS574, 74LS02 and 74LS00. By type, the board carries 11 capacitors, 4 ICs and 1 resistor.
From the project
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
ConnectorPinSocket2.54mm:PinSocket2x19P2.54mm_Vertical
Main components on the Core 2
Core 2 bill of materials (BOM)
23 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74LS04 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U1 |
| 1 | 74LS574 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | 74LS02 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U3 |
| 1 | 74LS00 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U5 |
| 1 | BusConnector | BUS_PCIexpress_x16 | BC1 |
| 3 | 74LS245 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | B_IN0, B_IN1, B_OUT0 |
| 1 | 74LS161 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | STEP1 |
| 2 | 28C256 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | TABLE7, TABLE8 |
| 10 | C | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C8, C9, C11 +2 |
| 1 | C | C_Radial_D6.3mm_H5.0mm_P2.50mm | C4 |
| 1 | R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
Core 2 design files
The KiCad project lives in the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Core 2: common questions
How big is the Core 2 PCB?
The Core 2 measures 100.1 × 99.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Core 2?
23 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Core 2 design files?
From the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Core 2 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which draklowell chose for the repository.
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