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C64-Stereo-SID

tebl·C64-Stereo-SID

C64-Stereo-SID PCB layout, top view — open source board by tebl
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About the C64-Stereo-SID PCB

C64-Stereo-SID is an open source PCB design by tebl, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 48.9 × 41.9 mm, with 21 components from 14 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MOS_6581 and SID_ADAPTER. By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 5 capacitors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs, 2 diodes and 1 module.

It belongs with the retro computing and audio designs in this gallery.

From the project

There are many Stereo SID boards, but this one in mine... Add a second SID of the same type or newer substitutes for adding stereo audio to your system...

There are many Stereo SID boards out there, but this one is mine - mostly because I did not feel like tracking down or paying premium to get one of those wirewrap sockets. Using a simple board like this will put a second SID chip at $DE00 and add 3 voices to your system, with suitable software and a selection of SID files you can play music on your system like never experienced before (your mileage may vary)! For everyday use you can use it in pseudo stereo-mode by having each SID play the same thing simultaniously.

C64-Stereo-SID, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the C64-Stereo-SID

MOS_6581SID_ADAPTER

C64-Stereo-SID bill of materials (BOM)

21 components, 14 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
2
MOS_6581
U1, U2
1
SID_ADAPTER
A1
1
2N2222
Q1
1
EXT_IN_SEL1
J1
1
AUD_OUT
J3
1
~CS
J4
1
MODE_SEL
JP1
2
1N4148
D1, D2
2
470pF*
C70, C71
1
1000pF
C74
1
470pF
C76
1
10uF
C77
5
1k
R1, R2, R3, R8, R12
1
10k
R9

C64-Stereo-SID design files

The KiCad project lives in the tebl/C64-Stereo-SID repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

C64-Stereo-SID: common questions

How big is the C64-Stereo-SID PCB?

The C64-Stereo-SID measures 48.9 × 41.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the C64-Stereo-SID?

21 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the C64-Stereo-SID design files?

From the tebl/C64-Stereo-SID repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the C64-Stereo-SID design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with tebl. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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