PART 2: C64 Cartridge PCB Layout Using KiCAD!

Опубликовано: 15 Июль 2026
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PART 2: I run through how to design and layout a games cartridge PCB for the Commodore 64. Sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx.... This video covers, assigning footprints, designing a custom edge connector footprint, laying out the PCB and exporting the Gerber files for manufacture.

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Part 1 - Schematic -    • PART 1: Designing a New Retro Games Cartri...  
Part 2 - PCB - This video
Part 3 - Build, convert ctr to bin and EPROM burning -    • PART 3: Making and Using My C64 Cartridge ...  

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KiCAD Download - https://kicad.org/download
C64 Edge Connector - https://c64-wiki.com/wiki/Expansion_Port


0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Message from the Sponsor - PCBWay.com
1:03 - Assign component footprints
4:44 - Creating a custom footprint for the cartridge edge connector
13:48 - Export Netlist
14:19 - Import Netlist
14:54 - Board settings
15:44 - PCB size
17:30 - Rounding the PCB corners
19:35 - Position the components
22:30 - Routing the tracks
20:48 - Copper fills
29:26 - Silkscreen - Text and WEEE logo
36:53 - Design Rules Check (DRC)
37:06 - Export the Gerber files for manufacture
38:22 - Using the Gerber file to get your PRC manufactured at PCBWay.com


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