MVMEPI
rhaamo·VME·MVMEPI/MVMEPI.kicad_pcb
About the MVMEPI PCB
MVMEPI is an open source PCB design by rhaamo, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 233.4 × 81.6 mm, with 38 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 4N25. By type, the board carries 20 resistors, 11 ICs and 7 connectors.
From the project
Various VME related projects
Some designs might uses my own KiCAD libraries: https://dev.sigpipe.me/DashieElectronics/KiCad_libraries
Gerbers in gerbers/ dirs or gerbers.zip WILL probably not be up to date, generate your own after checking schematics and PCBs.
Various input/output for signals breakout of a MVME-167, fans, temp sensors, etc.

Main components on the MVMEPI
MVMEPI bill of materials (BOM)
38 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4N25 | DIP-6_W7.62mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 +3 |
| 1 | VME167 DEBUG HEADER | PinHeader_2x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | MON CONNECTOR | PinHeader_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | ACC | PinHeader_2x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | TEMP1 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | TEMP2 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | TEMP3 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Conn_02x20_Odd_Even | PinHeader_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | P1 |
| 9 | 4.7k | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4, R9, R16, R17, R18 +1 |
| 8 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R5, R6, R7, R8, R20, R21, R22, R23 |
| 3 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R10, R11, R12 |
MVMEPI design files
The KiCad project lives in the rhaamo/VME repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutMVMEPI/MVMEPI.kicad_pcb
MVMEPI: common questions
How big is the MVMEPI PCB?
The MVMEPI measures 233.4 × 81.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MVMEPI?
38 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MVMEPI design files?
From the rhaamo/VME repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MVMEPI design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with rhaamo. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.