Monster fdc
About the Monster fdc PCB
Monster fdc is an open source PCB design by skiselev, published on GitHub. It is a board measuring 139.7 × 101.6 mm, with 53 components from 29 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 82077AA, 16C550, GD75232N, Flash ROM and EEPROM. By type, the board carries 22 capacitors, 10 ICs, 9 jumpers, 5 connectors, 4 resistors and 2 crystals.
From the project
ISA floppy disk controller card that supports up to 8 floppy drives
Refer to Assembly Instructions for the controller board building instructions Refer to User Manual for configuration, installation, and using the controller board in the computer
Monster FDC project on Mouser.com - View and order all components except of the PCB and the FDC ICs. Note that this BOM includes multiple alternatives for some parts (for example, for 2x17 pin floppy disk connector). Make sure to refer to the BOM below to order the right number of components.
Main components on the Monster fdc
Monster fdc bill of materials (BOM)
53 components, 29 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 82077AA | IC_PLCC68_TH | U1, U2 |
| 1 | 16C550 | IC_PLCC44_TH | U3 |
| 1 | GD75232N | IC_DIP20_300 | U4 |
| 1 | Flash ROM | IC_DIP32_600 | U5 |
| 1 | EEPROM | IC_DIP28_600 | U6 |
| 1 | 74HCT688 | IC_DIP20_300 | U7 |
| 3 | 74AHCT138 | IC_DIP16_300 | U8, U9, U10 |
| 1 | 24MHz | OSC_Half_Can_DIP8 | X1 |
| 1 | 1.8432MHz | OSC_Half_Can_DIP8 | X2 |
| 1 | Floppy 1 | Conn_Pin_Header_17x2_2.54mm_Shrouded | J1 |
| 1 | Floppy 2 | Conn_Pin_Header_17x2_2.54mm_Shrouded | J2 |
| 1 | Floppy 3 | Conn_Pin_Header_17x2_2.54mm_Shrouded | J3 |
| 1 | Floppy 4 | Conn_Pin_Header_17x2_2.54mm_Shrouded | J4 |
| 1 | SERIAL | Conn_Dsub_DE9M | J5 |
| 1 | BUSPC_DEV | Conn_Edge_PCB_ISA8 | BUS1 |
| 1 | IO_CONFIG | Conn_Pin_Header_6x2_2.54mm | JP1 |
| 1 | FDC2_IRQ | Conn_Pin_Header_6x2_2.54mm | JP2 |
| 1 | FDC2_DMA | Conn_Pin_Header_6x2_2.54mm | JP3 |
| 1 | UART_IRQ | Conn_Pin_Header_5x1_2.54mm | JP4 |
| 1 | ROM_CONFIG | Conn_Pin_Header_7x2_2.54mm | JP5 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floppy 1 - 5V | Conn_Pin_Header_2x1_2.54mm_NoKey | JP6 |
| 1 | Floppy 2 - 5V | Conn_Pin_Header_2x1_2.54mm_NoKey | JP7 |
| 1 | Floppy 3 - 5V | Conn_Pin_Header_2x1_2.54mm_NoKey | JP8 |
| 1 | Floppy 4 - 5V | Conn_Pin_Header_2x1_2.54mm_NoKey | JP9 |
| 2 | 4.7nF | Cap_Cer_508 | C1, C2 |
| 15 | 100nF | Cap_Cer_508 | C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 +7 |
| 5 | 10uF | Cap_Elec_Radial_6.3mm | C18, C19, C20, C22, C23 |
| 2 | 1k | Conn_SIL6 | RN1, RN2 |
| 2 | 10k | Conn_SIL6 | RN3, RN4 |
Monster fdc design files
The KiCad project lives in the skiselev/monster-fdc repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Monster fdc: common questions
How big is the Monster fdc PCB?
The Monster fdc measures 139.7 × 101.6 mm and is 1.6002 mm thick.
How many components are on the Monster fdc?
53 components, from 29 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Monster fdc design files?
From the skiselev/monster-fdc repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Monster fdc design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with skiselev. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.