C128dcr-DolphinDOS3
ytmytm·c128dcr-DolphinDOS3·dolphindos3-kicad/dolphindos3-kicad.kicad_pcb
About the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 PCB
C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 is an open source PCB design by ytmytm, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 97.8 × 84.5 mm, with 31 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 6502, 27256, 6264, 6821 and 74LS08. By type, the board carries 10 ICs, 9 capacitors, 5 jumpers, 4 resistors and 3 connectors.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
DolphinDOS 3 board for (but not only) C128DCR internal 1571
This project recreates work done on DolphinDOS 3 by SilverDream! in KiCad with some adjustments for C128DCR. Go there for a lot of information about DolphinDOS.
The goal was to get rid of 40-wire ribbon cable between daughterboard and IDC to IC adapter and plug the board directly into C128DCR mainboard into U101 (6502 CPU) footprint.
With a ribbon cable extension the same board can be still used with 1571 from C128D or standalone 1571 or installed in 1541/1541-II.

Main components on the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3
C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 bill of materials (BOM)
31 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6502 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | IC1 |
| 1 | 27256 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket | IC2 |
| 1 | 6264 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket | IC3 |
| 1 | 6821 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | IC4 |
| 3 | 74LS08 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | IC5, IC6, IC10 |
| 2 | 74LS32 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | IC7, IC9 |
| 1 | 74LS04 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | IC8 |
| 1 | MB_CPU | IDC-Header_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | CN1 |
| 1 | parallel0 | IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | CN2 |
| 1 | MB_CPU_PINS | DIP-40_W15.24mm | CN3 |
| 3 | Conn_01x02 | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1, JP2, JP3 |
| 2 | Jumper_2_Open | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP4, JP5 |
| 9 | 0.1uF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 +1 |
| 4 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 design files
The KiCad project lives in the ytmytm/c128dcr-DolphinDOS3 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
C128dcr-DolphinDOS3: common questions
How big is the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 PCB?
The C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 measures 97.8 × 84.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3?
31 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 design files?
From the ytmytm/c128dcr-DolphinDOS3 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the C128dcr-DolphinDOS3 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ytmytm. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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