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Tapecart release-1s

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Tapecart release-1s PCB layout, top view — open source Microchip SAM board by ikorb

About the Tapecart release-1s PCB

Tapecart release-1s is an open source Microchip SAM PCB design by ikorb, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 23.6 × 24 mm, with 21 components from 17 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the D5V0F4U6SO, from the Microchip SAM family. Other key parts include the 74HC4053 and W25Q16DV. By type, the board carries 10 resistors, 4 capacitors, 3 ICs, 3 transistors and 1 diode.

It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.

From the project

a tape port storage pod for the C64

This directory contains KiCAD schematics and layout for three different implementations of the tapecart:

This version of the tapecart is optimized for DIY builders - it does not require any SMD components. Since DIP versions of the flash chips are a bit hard to source, it has an alternate footprint for using an SMD flash chip instead. The firmware for this version must be compiled using the config file "config-diy". A precompiled hex file is located in the subdirectory "firmware".

Main components on the Tapecart release-1s

74HC4053D5V0F4U6SOW25Q16DV

Tapecart release-1s bill of materials (BOM)

21 components, 17 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
74HC4053
AP2120N
U1
1
D5V0F4U6SO
ATSAMD09C
U2
1
W25Q16DV
U3
2
BSS138
Q1, Q3
1
IRLML2244
BSS138
Q2
1
LED
D1
1
100N
1uF
C1
1
1uF
C2
2
100n
C4, C5
1
100
680
R1
1
4K7
560
R2
2
330
3.3k
R3, R7
1
4K7
3.3k
R4
1
100
3.3k
R5
1
3.3k
R6
1
330
R8
2
100k
R9, R10

Tapecart release-1s design files

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

Tapecart release-1s: common questions

What microcontroller does the Tapecart release-1s use?

The Tapecart release-1s is built around the D5V0F4U6SO, from the Microchip SAM family.

How big is the Tapecart release-1s PCB?

The Tapecart release-1s measures 23.6 × 24 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Tapecart release-1s?

21 components, from 17 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Tapecart release-1s design files?

From the ikorb/tapecart repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Tapecart release-1s design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Tapecart release-1s without the hardware?

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

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