Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232
jkreucher·rack-z80·schematics/RackZ80_RS232/RackZ80_RS232.kicad_pcb
About the Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 PCB
Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 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 × 100 mm, with 42 components from 17 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74HC245, 74LS02, 74LS32, 74LS138 and MAX232. By type, the board carries 18 capacitors, 11 ICs, 6 resistors, 2 switches, 2 diodes and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
A Z80 Computer in a EuroCard Format.

Main components on the Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232
Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 bill of materials (BOM)
42 components, 17 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 74HC245 | DIP-20_Socket | U1, U4, U6 |
| 1 | 74LS02 | DIP-14_Socket | U2 |
| 1 | 74LS32 | DIP-14_Socket | U3 |
| 1 | 74LS138 | DIP-16_Socket | U5 |
| 2 | MAX232 | DIP-16_Socket | U7, U10 |
| 2 | 16C550 | DIP-40_Socket_Wide | U8, U9 |
| 1 | 74LS08 | DIP-14_Socket | U11 |
| 1 | BC547 | TO-92S_Wide | Q1 |
| 1 | 1.8432MHz | DIP-14_Oscillator_Socket | X1 |
| 1 | ECB_Kontron | Eurocard_DIN41612_C64_Male | J1 |
| 1 | Chip Select | SW_DIP_SPSTx08_Slide_9.78x22.5mm_W7.62mm_P2.54mm | SW1 |
| 1 | Vector | SW_DIP_SPSTx08_Slide_9.78x22.5mm_W7.62mm_P2.54mm | SW2 |
| 2 | LED | LED_Array_2 | D1, D2 |
| 10 | 100nF | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +2 |
| 8 | 1uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18 |
| 5 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Array_SIP9 | RN1 |
Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 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.
Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232: common questions
How big is the Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 PCB?
The Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 measures 160 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232?
42 components, from 17 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 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 Project RackZ80 - Serial RS232 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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