[Coco] Multi-Pak card edge connectors

[Darren A]

> James,
>
> They will be DIP packages. While SMT would certainly be cheaper component
> wise, use far less real-estate and be less power hungry, I do not have lots
> of experience soldering SMT parts (I've done three - fortunately they all
> worked...). If this works, I could foresee an SMT version that could be
> made to fit into an existing MPI case for those who want to at least
> maintain the appearance of an original piece. I think this DIP unit is
> going to be too large for this. Then again, your CPLD idea would be even
> better... ;)
>
> Brian
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> >
> > brian
> >
> > Are you going to layout the board with through hole (dip package) or SMT
> > (surface mount) parts?
> >
> > All the logic chips that are on Tom's schematic can be bought in dip or
> > surface mount packages.

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There is another MPI clone designed by John Eric.  The schematic and
board layout files (in Eagle format) can be found on the malted media
FTP site, currently at:

ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/NEWLY-RECEIVED/CC-Multi-Pak_Version_1.2.zip

His design requires fewer components than Tom Gunnison's, since it
consolidates some of the logic into a single GAL16v8.  The CUPL files
for programming the GAL are also included in the zip archive.

Darren