Backplane Socket Board
ForgottenMachines·Data-General-Nova·DG Nova Extender Board/Backplane Socket Board.kicad_pcb
About the Backplane Socket Board
Backplane Socket Board is an open source PCB design by ForgottenMachines, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 379 × 83.8 mm, with 6 components from 6 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 4 crystals and 2 connectors.
Backplane Socket Board bill of materials (BOM)
6 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | IDC-Header_2x25_P2.54mm - Backside | X1 |
| 1 | A2 | IDC-Header_2x25_P2.54mm - Backside | X3 |
| 1 | B1 | IDC-Header_2x25_P2.54mm - Backside | X5 |
| 1 | B2 | IDC-Header_2x25_P2.54mm - Backside | X7 |
| 1 | Port A | DG NOVA Backplane Connector - Frontside | J1 |
| 1 | Port B | DG NOVA Backplane Connector - Frontside | J2 |
Backplane Socket Board design files
The KiCad project lives in the ForgottenMachines/Data-General-Nova repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Backplane Socket Board: common questions
How big is the Backplane Socket Board?
The Backplane Socket Board measures 379 × 83.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Backplane Socket Board?
6 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Backplane Socket Board design files?
From the ForgottenMachines/Data-General-Nova repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Backplane Socket Board design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ForgottenMachines. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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