CD32 PCB ruler

CD32Freak · 24 June 2020, 15:25

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:

PR77 · 24 June 2020, 21:31

Nice one!

CD32Freak · 24 July 2020, 20:22

I've updated the ruler, size does matter!

robinsonb5 · 24 July 2020, 20:48

That is unbelievably cool!

Echo Pox · 31 August 2020, 08:09

Are you going to release the gerb?

CD32Freak · 31 August 2020, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echo Pox

Are you going to release the gerb?

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

Echo Pox · 01 September 2020, 02:38

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.

CD32Freak · 01 September 2020, 08:53

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

Mick · 03 September 2020, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echo Pox

It would be hilarious if you populated one.

That would probably trigger half the community for wasting chips.

CD32Freak · 03 September 2020, 17:12

Oh no, now people will blame me again for wasting chips!

Paul_s · 10 October 2020, 19:24

Stick an FMV cartridge onto the expansion slot and you have a right angle ruler - only Amiga makes it possible

seb132 · 02 August 2021, 13:27

Is it possible to have these released on a GitHub or somewhere?

indigolemon · 02 August 2021, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by seb132

Is it possible to have these released on a GitHub or somewhere?

You didn't read the whole thread then

seb132 · 03 August 2021, 11:23

Can’t see what’s so funny... the GitHub link is empty.

CD32Freak · 11 August 2021, 16:11

I've updated the GitHub repository.

seb132 · 11 August 2021, 16:12

Very nice. Thanks mate!

seb132 · 13 August 2021, 09:33

It's really cool but JLCPCB complains about the DRILL layer (not found). So it's not usable.

CD32Freak · 13 August 2021, 17:28

Sorry, I've added the drill file to the repository.

seb132 · 14 August 2021, 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD32Freak

Sorry, I've added the drill file to the repository.

Thanks, mate, I have replaced the file at JLCPCB ; let's see how it goes.

By the way this PCB could probably benefit from being 2 layers only so cheaper to manufacture...

seb132 · 14 August 2021, 09:03

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

24 June 2020, 15:25	#1
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	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.

14 August 2021, 09:03	#20
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	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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24 June 2020, 21:31	#2
PR77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 193	Nice one!

24 July 2020, 20:22	#3
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	I've updated the ruler, size does matter!

24 July 2020, 20:48	#4
robinsonb5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,153	That is unbelievably cool!

31 August 2020, 08:09	#5
Echo Pox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Seattle Posts: 25	Are you going to release the gerb?

01 September 2020, 02:38	#7
Echo Pox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Seattle Posts: 25	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.

01 September 2020, 08:53	#8
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	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

03 September 2020, 17:12	#10
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	Oh no, now people will blame me again for wasting chips!

10 October 2020, 19:24	#11
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Stick an FMV cartridge onto the expansion slot and you have a right angle ruler - only Amiga makes it possible

02 August 2021, 13:27	#12
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	Is it possible to have these released on a GitHub or somewhere?

03 August 2021, 11:23	#14
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	Can’t see what’s so funny... the GitHub link is empty.

11 August 2021, 16:11	#15
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	I've updated the GitHub repository.

11 August 2021, 16:12	#16
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	Very nice. Thanks mate!

13 August 2021, 09:33	#17
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	It's really cool but JLCPCB complains about the DRILL layer (not found). So it's not usable.

13 August 2021, 17:28	#18
CD32Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 115	Sorry, I've added the drill file to the repository.

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