Picocart64 v1 lite
khill25·Dreamdrive·N64/hw/picocart64_v1_lite/picocart64_v1_lite.kicad_pcb
About the Picocart64 v1 lite PCB
Picocart64 v1 lite is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by khill25, published on GitHub under the Custom license license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 60 mm, with 10 components from 10 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the TS3L501ERUA, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the W25Q128JVS. By type, the board carries 5 connectors, 2 ICs, 1 transistor, 1 jumper and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Open source Retro Rom Carts and ODEs by Dreamcraft Industries
Main components on the Picocart64 v1 lite
Picocart64 v1 lite bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 10 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TS3L501ERUA Pico | RPi_Pico_SMD_TH | U1 |
| 1 | W25Q128JVS N64-Cartridge | N64-Connector | U4 |
| 1 | BSS84 | SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x07 | PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | USB_C_RECEPTACLE_USB2.0 Conn_01x02 | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | USB_C_RECEPTACLE_USB2.0 Conn_01x01 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | C585350 Conn_01x01 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_2_Open | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | 100k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1 |
Picocart64 v1 lite design files
The KiCad project lives in the khill25/Dreamdrive repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Picocart64 v1 lite: common questions
What microcontroller does the Picocart64 v1 lite use?
The Picocart64 v1 lite is built around the TS3L501ERUA, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.
How big is the Picocart64 v1 lite PCB?
The Picocart64 v1 lite measures 100 × 60 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 0.57 mm thick.
How many components are on the Picocart64 v1 lite?
10 components, from 10 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 Picocart64 v1 lite design files?
From the khill25/Dreamdrive repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Picocart64 v1 lite design in my own project?
It is published under Custom license, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.
Can I test firmware for the Picocart64 v1 lite without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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