VIA2Expansion
RetroRemake·OtterX·VIA2Expansion/VIA2Expansion.kicad_pcb
About the VIA2Expansion PCB
VIA2Expansion is an open source PCB design by RetroRemake, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 60.9 × 34.2 mm, with 10 components from 6 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the W65C22SxQ and CM1293-04S0. By type, the board carries 6 ICs, 3 connectors and 1 capacitor.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
8-Bit computer compatible with Commander X16
An Open Source 6502-based, Commander X16-compatible, 8-bit Computer
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Main components on the VIA2Expansion
VIA2Expansion bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W65C22SxQ | TQFP-44_10x10mm_P0.8mm | U1 |
| 5 | CM1293-04S0 | SC-74-6_1.55x2.9mm_P0.95mm | U2, U3, U4, U5, U6 |
| 1 | VIA2 Header | PinSocket_2x12_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Conn_02x20_Odd_Even | IDC-Header_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | 0u1 | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
VIA2Expansion design files
The KiCad project lives in the RetroRemake/OtterX repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
VIA2Expansion: common questions
How big is the VIA2Expansion PCB?
The VIA2Expansion measures 60.9 × 34.2 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the VIA2Expansion?
10 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the VIA2Expansion design files?
From the RetroRemake/OtterX repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the VIA2Expansion design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license, which RetroRemake chose for the repository.
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