Pong
About the Pong PCB
Pong is an open source PCB design by PlummersSoftwareLLC, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 142.2 × 124.5 mm, with 26 components from 18 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the AY-3-8500, 4072 and 4001. By type, the board carries 12 resistors, 5 connectors, 4 capacitors, 3 ICs, 1 transistor and 1 crystal.
From the project
KiCad project and Gerber files for Pong Composite Video replacement PCB
In theory you should be able to order a board from JLCPCB using just the Gerber files (specifically, the already-packed 'Archive.zip' in the Gerbers folder). Or you could use KiCad to load the project and generate your own Gerber and Drill files.
A list of the components that need to be soldered onto the PCB is included in PARTSLIST.md. A list of other components is included in the video description on YouTube.
Main components on the Pong
Pong bill of materials (BOM)
26 components, 18 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AY-3-8500 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U1 |
| 1 | 4072 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | 4001 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U3 |
| 1 | 2N3904 | TO-92_Inline | Q1 |
| 1 | 2MHz | Crystal_HC52-8mm_Horizontal | Y1 |
| 2 | Power | BarrelJack_CUI_PJ-063AH_Horizontal | J1, J4 |
| 1 | Control Panel Connector | Molex_KK-254_AE-6410-14A_1x14_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | RCJ-044 | CUI_RCJ-044 | J3 |
| 1 | J5 | PinHeader_1x02_P1.27mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 2 | 30pF | C_Disc_D8.0mm_W5.0mm_P7.50mm | C1, C2 |
| 2 | .1uF | C_Disc_D8.0mm_W5.0mm_P7.50mm | C3, C4 |
| 1 | 12M | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 4 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R2, R5, R8, R9 |
| 2 | 510 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R3, R11 |
| 2 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R4, R7 |
| 1 | 75 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R6 |
| 1 | 330 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R10 |
| 1 | 47 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R12 |
Pong design files
The KiCad project lives in the PlummersSoftwareLLC/PongPCB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPong.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPong.kicad_sch
Pong: common questions
How big is the Pong PCB?
The Pong measures 142.2 × 124.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pong?
26 components, from 18 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Pong design files?
From the PlummersSoftwareLLC/PongPCB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pong design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which PlummersSoftwareLLC chose for the repository.