From 91ed325a28d3013bd6c6971858b9d634d92732c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tor-Eirik Bakke Lunde Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:15:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added README for each version --- README.md | 8 ++++---- fullsize/README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ small/README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 42 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 fullsize/README.md create mode 100644 small/README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d375f75..5839cc1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,14 +10,14 @@ The edge connector has 50 pins, a description of what function each of them serv ![Apple 2 edge connector](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_fullsize_pins.png) -Several versions of the prototyping boards are available, with size and cost being the main difference between them at this point in time. The smaller one should fit within the cheapest option for most Chinese PCB fabrication services, and so would be the perfect place to start when experimenting with the easier stuff. The fullsize version should give all the space you need for most projects. See PCB layout previews below to get an impression of how these will look. +Several versions of the prototyping boards are available, with size and cost being the main difference between them at this point in time. The compact (smaller) card should fit within the cheapest option for most Chinese PCB fabrication services, and so would be the perfect place to start when experimenting with the easier stuff. The fullsize version should give all the space you need for most projects. See PCB layout previews below to get an impression of how these will look. -![Small PCB](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_small.png) +![Compact PCB](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_small.png) ![Fullsize PCB](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_fullsize.png) ## Versions available -The following versions are currently available, I use PCBway and the small one should be around 5$ for 10 of them. Click the cards to go to the relevant details for the card, the order URLs point to my shared projects on PCBway: -- [Small prototyping card](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/tree/master/small) +The following versions are currently available, I use PCBway and the compact/small one should be around 5$ for 10 of them. Click the cards to go to the relevant details for the card, the order URLs point to my shared projects on PCBway: +- [Compact prototyping card](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/tree/master/small) - [Fullsize prototyping card](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/tree/master/fullsize) If you would like to have a copy of one or more modules, what you'll need to do is zip up the contents of the export directory for each module and give that to your favourite PCB fabrication plant. Personally I prefer to use [PCBWay](https://www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=88707), the small one fits within the 5$ price and new accounts even get the first one free! Please use the supplied link when signing up to help me support this project, I'll get a small discount on future orders and hopefully I can afford to keep developing new and exciting stuff for old machines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fullsize/README.md b/fullsize/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a9242b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fullsize/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Apple ][ Fullsize Prototyping Card + +Several versions of the prototyping boards are available that can be used with the Apple ][, //e and //gs, with size and cost being the main difference between them at this point in time. The smaller one should fit within the cheapest option for most Chinese PCB fabrication services, and so would be the perfect place to start when experimenting with the easier stuff. The fullsize version should give all the space you need for most projects. For more general information, see the [main project page](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card). + +![Fullsize PCB](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_fullsize.png) + +# Schematic +The supplied KiCad files should be sufficient as both a schematic and as a starting +point for ordering PCBs, the schematic is also available in +[PDF-format](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/fullsize/export/Apple%20II%20Prototype.pdf). You can refer to the BOM below for a list of suggested components to use, part numbers in parenthesis are optional and is not required. + +# BOM +Given that this is a prototyping card, it's completely up to you to decide what actually goes on the card - permanently, or temporarily when you've found the need to refine your current designs. The BOM therefore consists only of the PCB itself, but I've kept this section in keeping with the structure used with my other various projects. + +| Reference | Item | Count | +| --------- | ------------------------------------- | ------ | +| PCB | Fabricate yourself using KiCad files | 1 | + +If you would like to have a copy of one or more modules, what you'll need to do is zip up the contents of the export directory for each module and give that to your favourite PCB fabrication plant. Personally I prefer to use [PCBWay](https://www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=88707), each module has been designed to fit inside the 5$ dimensions. Use the link provided when signing up to support this project! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/small/README.md b/small/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..231ff0d --- /dev/null +++ b/small/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Apple ][ Compact Prototyping Card + +Several versions of the prototyping boards are available that can be used with the Apple ][, //e and //gs, with size and cost being the main difference between them at this point in time. The smaller one should fit within the cheapest option for most Chinese PCB fabrication services, and so would be the perfect place to start when experimenting with the easier stuff. The fullsize version should give all the space you need for most projects. For more general information, see the [main project page](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card). + +![Fullsize PCB](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/gallery/preview_small.png) + +# Schematic +The supplied KiCad files should be sufficient as both a schematic and as a starting +point for ordering PCBs, the schematic is also available in +[PDF-format](https://github.com/tebl/Apple2-Prototyping-Card/raw/master/small/export/Apple%20II%20Prototype.pdf). You can refer to the BOM below for a list of suggested components to use, part numbers in parenthesis are optional and is not required. + +# BOM +Given that this is a prototyping card, it's completely up to you to decide what actually goes on the card - permanently, or temporarily when you've found the need to refine your current designs. The BOM therefore consists only of the PCB itself, but I've kept this section in keeping with the structure used with my other various projects. + +| Reference | Item | Count | +| --------- | ------------------------------------- | ------ | +| PCB | Fabricate yourself using KiCad files | 1 | + +If you would like to have a copy of one or more modules, what you'll need to do is zip up the contents of the export directory for each module and give that to your favourite PCB fabrication plant. Personally I prefer to use [PCBWay](https://www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=88707), each module has been designed to fit inside the 5$ dimensions. Use the link provided when signing up to support this project! \ No newline at end of file