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+# VideoMacPac video adapter
+
+These design materials are in the public domain, with no warranty whatsoever. See `documentation` on this repository for further design notes and `photos` for a photo of the assembled board.
+
+## EAGLE files
+
+* `VideoMacPac_adapter.sch`: EAGLE schematic
+* `VideoMacPac_adapter.brd`: EAGLE PCB design
+* `schematic.png`: image of the schematic
+
+## Gerbers
+
+This is a 2-layer PCB which can be fabricated from the files in the `gerbers` directory. It is a simple design which can be made on a mill with no soldermask as long as it has plated-through holes. The most important files are:
+
+* `copper_top.gbr`: top copper
+* `copper_bottom.gbr`: bottom copper
+* `profile.gbr`: board outline
+* `drill_1_16.xln`: Excellon drill file
+
+## Bill of Materials
+
+| Name    | Value                                 |
+| ------- | ------------------------------------- |
+| C1-C2   | 0.1uF 0603 capacitors                 |
+| IC1     | 74LVC245 (20-SOIC) bus transceiver    |
+| IC2     | MCP1700-3302T (SOT23) 3.3V regulator  |
+| J1      | DB25 female                           |
+| J2      | HD15 (VGA) female                     |
+| R1-R3   | 133 ohm 0603 resistors                |
+| R4-R6   | 150 ohm 0603 resistors                |
+| R7      | 100 ohm 0603 resistor (could use 150) |
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