ZaxCart
About the ZaxCart PCB
ZaxCart is an open source PCB design by jsanpe, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58.4 × 50.8 mm, with 8 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the C64-Exp-Port, 27512, 74LS74 and 74LS00. By type, the board carries 4 ICs, 3 capacitors and 1 connector.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
A kicad implementation of a C64 cartridge with potential to be used as a Super Zaxxon compatible cart
This PCB is directly derived from the OpenC64Cart by SukkoPera, so all the credit for him for most of the footprints used.
This is a pretty straightforward 2-layer PCB with few components. The gerbers attached can be directly used to get the PCB manufactured for you. It is important for the health of the C64 to ask for bevelled edges with Immersion (ENIG) or Hard Gold contacts. These extra features will cost you some extra cash, but will save you issues with your machines in the long run.
Main components on the ZaxCart
ZaxCart bill of materials (BOM)
8 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C64-Exp-Port | C64-Cart | U1 |
| 1 | 27512 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket | U2 |
| 1 | 74LS74 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U3 |
| 1 | 74LS00 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U4 |
| 1 | PEG_HOLE | 1pin | J99 |
| 1 | 100n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2, C3 |
ZaxCart design files
The KiCad project lives in the jsanpe/ZaxCart repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutZaxCart.kicad_pcb
ZaxCart: common questions
How big is the ZaxCart PCB?
The ZaxCart measures 58.4 × 50.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the ZaxCart?
8 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the ZaxCart design files?
From the jsanpe/ZaxCart repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the ZaxCart design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which jsanpe chose for the repository.
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