24 June 2020, 15:25 | #1 |
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CD32 PCB ruler
Apparently this hasn't been done before, so I thought I would give it go with the gerber files I'v created from amigapcb.org data: a CD32 PCB ruler!
It is still a work in progress. All the IC's and connectors are on the top layer and I'm going to put the rest on the bottom layer. Update 24-07-2020 I've decided to make it 40 cm long so I could fit more components on the top layer. Update 11-08-2021 I've uploaded the latest design I was working on last year: https://github.com/cd32freak/CD32-PCB-ruler-Rev-1 Update 09-09-2021 I've cleaned up the Sprint Layout file and disabled the two inner layers which didn't make sense (thanks seb132). On the back side I've removed the experimental measurement in mills, because it's not necessary. Update 27-09-2021 I've ordered some CD32 PCB rulers in black at JLCPCB.com (minimum order is 5), because I was so curious how it would like in real life and here it is: Last edited by CD32Freak; 27 September 2021 at 19:03. |
24 June 2020, 21:31 | #2 |
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Nice one!
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24 July 2020, 20:22 | #3 |
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I've updated the ruler, size does matter!
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24 July 2020, 20:48 | #4 |
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That is unbelievably cool!
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31 August 2020, 08:09 | #5 |
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Are you going to release the gerb?
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31 August 2020, 16:35 | #6 |
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Yes, here it is: https://github.com/cd32freak/CD32-PCB-ruler-Rev-1
The Gerbers aren't final yet, because I keep changing the layout. There is still some room on the bottom layer |
01 September 2020, 02:38 | #7 |
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It would be hilarious if you populated one. I'm going to have to make some in purple - probably a bad idea... as they will stain.
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01 September 2020, 08:53 | #8 |
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The idea behind the pcb ruler is, that you could use it as a practice pcb before you solder components on a real Amiga motherboard. The Akiko for example has very delicate pins, but you can buy dummy 160 pin PQFP chips and practice with these on the pcb ruler
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03 September 2020, 01:13 | #9 |
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03 September 2020, 17:12 | #10 |
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Oh no, now people will blame me again for wasting chips!
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10 October 2020, 19:24 | #11 |
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Stick an FMV cartridge onto the expansion slot and you have a right angle ruler - only Amiga makes it possible
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02 August 2021, 13:27 | #12 |
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Is it possible to have these released on a GitHub or somewhere?
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02 August 2021, 22:46 | #13 |
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03 August 2021, 11:23 | #14 |
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Can’t see what’s so funny... the GitHub link is empty.
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11 August 2021, 16:11 | #15 |
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I've updated the GitHub repository.
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11 August 2021, 16:12 | #16 |
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Very nice. Thanks mate!
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13 August 2021, 09:33 | #17 |
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It's really cool but JLCPCB complains about the DRILL layer (not found). So it's not usable.
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13 August 2021, 17:28 | #18 |
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Sorry, I've added the drill file to the repository.
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14 August 2021, 05:44 | #19 |
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14 August 2021, 09:03 | #20 |
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Now they have a problem with the PCB contour... the trim layer is showing a VERY LARGE PCB in which is the ruler in a corner...
***Edit: you have PM Last edited by seb132; 15 August 2021 at 10:16. |
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