RackZ80 Backplane
About the RackZ80 Backplane PCB
RackZ80 Backplane is an open source PCB design by jkreucher, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 160 × 99 mm, with 14 components from 7 distinct parts.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
A Z80 Computer in a EuroCard Format.
NOTE: This Project is still work in progress and not working at this point !
The goal of this project is to understand how computers and operating systems work. This is a collection of hardware and software to create a multi purpose 8-Bit computer with the popular ZiLog Z80 processor as the heart of this project. Everything is contained in a Eurocard Subrack) formfactor because I really like the industrial look to it. This makes it really flexible and easy to expand (and good looking of course). All the parts used should still be manufacured and every PCB is etched at home so everyone can…
RackZ80 Backplane bill of materials (BOM)
14 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ECB_Kontron | Eurocard_DIN41612_C64_Female | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 |
| 1 | +5V | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J9 |
| 1 | -5V | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J10 |
| 1 | -15V | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J11 |
| 1 | +15V | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J12 |
| 1 | PWRCL | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J13 |
| 1 | GND | Flat_Spade_Connector_5.0mm | J14 |
RackZ80 Backplane design files
The KiCad project lives in the jkreucher/rack-z80 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
RackZ80 Backplane: common questions
How big is the RackZ80 Backplane PCB?
The RackZ80 Backplane measures 160 × 99 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the RackZ80 Backplane?
14 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the RackZ80 Backplane design files?
From the jkreucher/rack-z80 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the RackZ80 Backplane design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which jkreucher chose for the repository.
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