From 9808776ec357f9660ca56a1acce5ccc5d0a32cba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Makousky Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2020 16:50:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Improve README.md. --- README.md | 33 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f56f051..4e722de 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,33 @@ # macse30mlb -Macintosh SE/30 Main Logic Board Schematic Drawings + +`macse30mlb` is primarily a modern redrawing of the Macintosh SE/30 +Main Logic Board schematic drawings, drawn in KiCad. The resulting +schematics are much more legible and easier to work with than the +original scans. + +Want to check out what the original schematics look like? Take a look +at this great site, it contains copies of both the official Apple and +the Bomarc reverse-engineered schematics. + +https://www.macintoshrepository.org/875-macintosh-se-30-schematics-and-repair + +## Future Ideas + +What else can be done with this KiCad project? + +* Construct a Bill of Materials (BOM) for capacitor replacement + (recap) projects. Or, alternatively, use this project as a means + to organize the countless recap SE/30 BOMs already out there! + +* Construct a custom silicon salvaging diagram and Bill of Materials. + A useful reference to determine the most important parts to save + from dead logic boards. Likewise could be done for discontinued + parts. + +* Create a modern Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout. Modern PCB + manufacturing services can then be used to order replacement PCBs. + +* Create a 3D model of a Macintosh SE/30, with accurate internal + geometry. Suitable for 3D rendering, and maybe even 3D printing of + a Macintosh SE/30 placebo. This can be especially interesting for + 3D renders with a translucent/transparent case.