Bb parallel port cape

machinekoder·bb-parallel-port-cape

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About the Bb parallel port cape PCB

Bb parallel port cape is an open source PCB design by machinekoder, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 54.6 × 86.4 mm, with 45 components from 15 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the GTL2003PW. By type, the board carries 23 resistors, 5 ICs, 5 connectors, 5 capacitors, 2 switches and 2 diodes.

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From the project

A parallel port cape for the BeagleBone

This is an open hardware parallel port cape for the BeagleBone.

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Bb parallel port cape, from the project README — From the project README

Main components on the Bb parallel port cape

Bb parallel port cape bill of materials (BOM)

45 components, 15 distinct parts.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
5	GTL2003PW	SOP65P640X110-20N	IC201, IC202, IC203, IC204, IC205
1	2N7002K	SOT95P240X105-3N	Q101
2	IDC26	IDC26	P101, P104
2	BeagleBone_Black_Header	Pin_Header_Straight_2x23_Pitch2.54mm	P102, P103
1	Conn_02x03_Odd_Even	M20-8760342	P105
1	Jumper_NC_Dual_Double_Header	M20-8760342	JP101
2	SW_Push	PTS645_SMT	SW101, SW102
1	Light_Pipe_2_LED	515-1114F_2	Z106
1	Yellow	LED_0805	D1
1	Green	LED_0805	D2
5	0.1u	C_0805	C201, C202, C203, C204, C205
2	330	R_0805	R101, R102
6	10k	R_0805	R201, R203, R205, R207, R209, R212
6	200k	R_0805	R202, R204, R206, R208, R210, R211
9	10k	CAT_CAY16	RN201, RN202, RN203, RN204, RN205, RN206, RN207, RN208 +1

Bb parallel port cape design files

The KiCad project lives in the machinekoder/bb-parallel-port-cape repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Layoutbbb-parallel-cape.kicad_pcb

Bb parallel port cape: common questions

How big is the Bb parallel port cape PCB?

The Bb parallel port cape measures 54.6 × 86.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Bb parallel port cape?

45 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Bb parallel port cape design files?

From the machinekoder/bb-parallel-port-cape repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Bb parallel port cape design in my own project?

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

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