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Microcade

MicroSD-Card adapter for Blaze cartridges.

first version of assembled Microcade

Order PCB

To order the latest version either use KiCad or use release zip from GitHub. To generate the Gerber files yourself, open microcade.kicad_pcb in KiCad. Use Fabrication Output > Gerber and select an output folder and agree with Plot with the default configruation. Also use Fabrication Output > Drill Files than select the same output folder and agree with Generate Drill File.

The ordering and manufacturing depends on your selected PCB manufacturer. PCB-Thickness is improtant! For PCBWay:

  • enter length/width (57.9 x 43.6 mm)
  • 2 layers
  • 1mm thickness
  • FR4
  • TG 150-160
  • 6/6mil Min Tracking
  • 0.3mm Hole Size
  • Solder Mask - any is fine
  • Silkscreen - any is fine
  • No Edge Connector
  • Finish - any is fine but would suggest HASL
  • Tending Vias
  • 1oz Finish Copper

Upload a zip containing the above generated files. Currently the price for 5 boards should be 5$.

Soldering

To finish the board one GB/GB Color/GB Advance are required. Could be found at Aliexpress for example: Aliexpress