Audio Loader
tangent3D·Z-FIGHTER·hardware/peripherals/audio_loader/kicad/Audio_Loader.kicad_pcb
About the Audio Loader PCB
Audio Loader is an open source PCB design by tangent3D, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 55.9 × 38.1 mm, with 21 components from 15 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM741, LM393 and MAX202. By type, the board carries 8 capacitors, 4 resistors, 3 ICs, 2 connectors, 2 diodes and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the retro computing and audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Homebrew Z80 hobby computer

Main components on the Audio Loader
Audio Loader bill of materials (BOM)
21 components, 15 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM741 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | LM393 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | MAX202 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U3 |
| 1 | BC547 | TO-92_Inline_Wide | Q1 |
| 1 | ◄USB Power | USB_Micro-B_Amphenol_10118194_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | TS Jack | Jack_3.5mm_CUI_SJ1-3533NG_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | Jumper_3_Open | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1 |
| 1 | 1N4148 | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D5.0mm | D2 |
| 7 | 0.1uF | C_Disc_D7.5mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8 |
| 1 | 330pF | C_Disc_D7.5mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C4 |
| 1 | 1MΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 1KΩ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
| 1 | 1KΩ | R_Array_SIP5 | RN1 |
| 1 | 1KΩ | R_Array_SIP4 | RN2 |
Audio Loader design files
The KiCad project lives in the tangent3D/Z-FIGHTER repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Audio Loader: common questions
How big is the Audio Loader PCB?
The Audio Loader measures 55.9 × 38.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Audio Loader?
21 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Audio Loader design files?
From the tangent3D/Z-FIGHTER repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Audio Loader design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which tangent3D chose for the repository.
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