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HDD Synth prototype MK2

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HDD Synth prototype MK2 PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by MaverickUK
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About the HDD Synth prototype MK2 PCB

HDD Synth prototype MK2 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by MaverickUK, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-NC-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 136.2 × 86.6 mm, with 17 components from 16 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the C42381015. By type, the board carries 4 resistors, 3 diodes, 1 IC, 1 module and 1 connector.

It belongs with the audio and retro computing designs in this gallery.

From the project

Recreate the sound of mechanical spinning HDDs on retro PCs that use a solid state drive

Uses through hole components and breakout boards for the SD card reader and audio amp

HDD Synth prototype MK2, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the HDD Synth prototype MK2

C42381015RaspberryPi_Pico

HDD Synth prototype MK2 bill of materials (BOM)

17 components, 16 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
C42381015
Optocoupler_DC_PhotoNPN_AKEC
U1
1
RaspberryPi_Pico
A1
1
C49257
Bus_ISA_8bit
J2
2
C124375
Conn_01x02
H1, H2
1
C124375
Conn_01x09
H3
1
Conn_01x07
H4
1
Debug_power_header
H5
1
R_Potentiometer
Pot1
1
1.5F
Super_Cap1
1
SMAJ5.0A
1N5817
D1
1
1N5817
D2
1
C81598
D_Zener_5.1v
D3
1
C23138
1K
R1
1
C23138
2K
R2
1
50R
R4
1
330R
R5

HDD Synth prototype MK2 design files

The KiCad project lives in the MaverickUK/HDDSynth repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

HDD Synth prototype MK2: common questions

What microcontroller does the HDD Synth prototype MK2 use?

The HDD Synth prototype MK2 is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the HDD Synth prototype MK2 PCB?

The HDD Synth prototype MK2 measures 136.2 × 86.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the HDD Synth prototype MK2?

17 components, from 16 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 HDD Synth prototype MK2 design files?

From the MaverickUK/HDDSynth 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 HDD Synth prototype MK2 design in my own project?

It is published under CC-BY-NC-4.0, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.

Can I test firmware for the HDD Synth prototype MK2 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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