4dapter
About the 4dapter PCB
4dapter is an open source PCB design by timville85, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 90 mm, with 10 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 5V Pro Micro, MCP1700-3302E/TO, N64 Socket and SNES Socket. By type, the board carries 4 ICs, 3 connectors, 2 capacitors and 1 jumper.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
This project combines the NES, SNES, N64 and Genesis DaemonBite Retro Controllers projects together with a custom PCB to support 4 different controllers with a single socketed Arduino Pro Micro. PCB (KiCad + Gerbers), 3D Cases, and muliple firmware versions (Arduino code) all ava
This project combines the NES, SNES, N64 and Genesis DaemonBite Retro Controllers projects together with a custom PCB to support 4 different controllers with a single socketed Arduino Pro Micro. PCB (KiCad + Gerbers), 3D Cases, and muliple firmware versions (Arduino code) all available in this repository.
PCB Kits + Fully Assembled units (with firmware of your choice) available on Tindie
Main components on the 4dapter
4dapter bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5V Pro Micro | Pro Micro Headers | U1 |
| 1 | MCP1700-3302E/TO | TO-92_Inline | U2 |
| 1 | N64 Socket | N64 Daughter Board | U3 |
| 1 | SNES Socket | SNES 90 Socket | U4 |
| 1 | NES Socket | NES 90 Socket | J1 |
| 1 | Genesis Socket | Genesis 90 Socket | J3 |
| 1 | Gamecube | PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_3_Bridged12 | SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Bridged12_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm_NumberLabels | JP1 |
| 2 | 1uF | C_Rect_L4.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2 |
4dapter design files
The KiCad project lives in the timville85/4dapter repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
4dapter: common questions
How big is the 4dapter PCB?
The 4dapter measures 50 × 90 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the 4dapter?
10 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the 4dapter design files?
From the timville85/4dapter repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the 4dapter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which timville85 chose for the repository.
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