Backplane
About the Backplane PCB
Backplane is an open source PCB design by Noah1989, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 218.4 × 132.1 mm, with 23 components from 4 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 12 connectors, 10 jumpers and 1 switch.
From the project
An 8-bit microcomputer for the 21st century
- ... independent: - contains all the tools required to design another version of itself - does not require high soldering skills, uses through-hole parts only - uses only "evergreen" parts that have been in production for decades and are still made today
- ... aproachable: - simple through reduction - NO hidden complexity behind brittle abstractions - open source and self-documenting
Backplane bill of materials (BOM)
23 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | C96ABC | Socket_DIN41612-CaseC1-full-Female-96Pin-3rows | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 +2 |
| 2 | Conn_02x32_Odd_Even | IDC-Header_2x32_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11, J12 |
| 10 | Jumper | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7, JP8 +2 |
| 1 | SW_Push | SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm | SW1 |
Backplane design files
The KiCad project lives in the Noah1989/loopmicro repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Backplane: common questions
How big is the Backplane PCB?
The Backplane measures 218.4 × 132.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Backplane?
23 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Backplane design files?
From the Noah1989/loopmicro repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Backplane design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Noah1989 chose for the repository.
