/MBC3-Flashcart

My own version of RetroReboot's MBC3 flashcart https://www.retroreboot.net/HTML/projectpage.html

MBC3 Flashcart based on retroreboot's cartridge that uses 0603 components (while based on the RetroReboot carts, these are completely redesigned from the ground up in kicad)

If you want a 4MB cart check out my new MBC30 flashcart repo

Version 1.5 and beyond makes use of djedditt's cartridge connector footprint

OSHPark:

Purchase on OSHPARK

Make sure to select the "2 oz copper, 0.8mm thickness" option before checkout

JLCPCB:

Upload gerbers(.zip files) to JLCPCB

Make sure you order with the following settings:

PCB Thickness: 0.8

PCB Color: Any

Surface Finish: ENIG-RoHS

Gold Fingers: Yes (45° chamfered border)

Castellated Holes: No

Check out the Interactive BOM for an interactive website that lets you keep track of where everything goes.

BOM

Reference Part Number Description
B1 BK-6219-TR CR2025 Coin Cell Retainer
C1 06033C104KAT4A 0.1uF Capacitor
C2 06033C104KAT4A 0.1uF Capacitor
C3 06033C104KAT4A 0.1uF Capacitor
C4 CL10C150JB8NNNC 15pF Capacitor
C5 CL10C150JB8NNNC 15pF Capacitor
C6 06033C104KAT4A 0.1uF Capacitor
C7 06033C104KAT4A 0.1uF Capacitor
FM18W08 FM18W08 256kbit FRAM
R1 ERJ-PA3J334V 330K Ω Resistor
R2 ERJ-PA3J103V 10K Ω Resistor
R3 ERJ-PA3J102V 1K Ω Resistor
MBC3 MBC3 Get from real cartridge
U2 BA6129AF Buy or get from real cartridge
U3 74LVC1G332GV,125 3-input OR gate TSOP-6
AM29F0XX AM29F016 TSOP-48
Y1 R26-32.768-12.5-10PPM R26 12.5pF 32.768 kHz Crystal

Changelog:

1.2:

  • Fixed missing traces

1.3:

  • Fixed some trace issues with Y1
  • Rerouted the pcb entirely

1.4:

  • Fixed a short between A16 and VCC

1.4.1:

  • Changed AM29F016 footprint to make chip alignment easier
  • Cleaned up traces (visual)

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