GB Flashcarts
About the GB Flashcarts PCB
GB Flashcarts is an open source PCB design by nm3210, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 51 × 30.7 mm, with 8 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 29F0, MBC5 and FM18W08. By type, the board carries 4 capacitors, 3 ICs and 1 connector.
From the project
This is my first try (plus updates) at routing the short version of an MBC5 flashcart, there certainly wasn't a lot of room!
This is my first try (plus updates) at routing the short version of an MBC5 flashcart, there certainly wasn't a lot of room!
Heavily inspired by HDR's updated MBC3 cart with clean borders and neat original/OEM features like the production date squares and (totally unnecessary) fiducial markings, as well as his own older short MBC5 cart.
\- GameBoyGamePakAGB-002 template from github.com/djedditt/kicad-gamepaks (though I had to change all the rear shapes into netted pads)
Main components on the GB Flashcarts
GB Flashcarts bill of materials (BOM)
8 components, 5 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29F0 | TSOP-I-48_18.4x12mm_P0.5mm | U1 |
| 1 | MBC5 | LQFP-32_7x7mm_P0.8mm | U2 |
| 1 | FM18W08 | SOIC-28W_7.5x17.9mm_P1.27mm | U3 |
| 1 | GameBoy_GamePak_AGB-002 | GameBoy_GamePak_AGB-002_P1.50mm_Edge | J1 |
| 4 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4 |
GB Flashcarts design files
The KiCad project lives in the nm3210/GB_Flashcarts repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
GB Flashcarts: common questions
How big is the GB Flashcarts PCB?
The GB Flashcarts measures 51 × 30.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 0.955 mm thick.
How many components are on the GB Flashcarts?
8 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the GB Flashcarts design files?
From the nm3210/GB_Flashcarts repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the GB Flashcarts design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with nm3210. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.