3RIC 6502 from breadboards to PCB

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the channel where I turn my childhood dreams into reality, one wire at a time. Today, I'm thrilled to share the latest developments on my 3RIC 6502 project - a journey from a sprawling mess of breadboards to a sleek, custom-designed PCB. Video Highlights: • Building Nostalgia: Revisiting my passion for computers by constructing a 6502-based system to play classics like Lode Runner and Ultima IV. • Breadboard to PCB: The daunting task of transitioning my breadboard setup into a permanent PCB design, complete with challenges and solutions. • SMD Components: Why I chose SMD for passive components and the intricacies of working with them (size 1206, 0402 anyone?). • Design Decisions: From ditching the ROM disk to expanding font capabilities and integrating with an ATX case for better compatibility and aesthetics. • PCB Layout Insights: My experience with KiCad, the autorouter, and optimizing component placement for the best signal integrity. • Community and Resources: Shoutouts to Reddit's r/PCB, the invaluable TI documents on decoupling, and more for helping me through this project. In This Video: • Watch me reconcile schematics with the actual breadboard setup using DIY Layout Creator. • See the PCB design process, including the use of jumpers for ROM variations and system enhancements. • Enjoy some gameplay on Ultima IV, running on my breadboard computer, and check out my dye sublimation projects including a high-res Ultima map. Resources Mentioned: • 3RIC github repository: https://github.com/ebadger/3ric • Ben Eater's kits: https://eater.net/ • Kdenlive: https://kdenlive.org/ • OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/ • KiCAD: https://www.kicad.org/ • Free Router: https://github.com/freerouting/freerouting • DIY Layout Creator: https://bancika.github.io/diy-layout-creator/ • High Res Ultima Map Project: HRUMP: https://www.dengler.net/xedragon/hrump/ • Reddit r/PCB community: https://www.reddit.com/r/PCB/ • Reddit r/BenEater community: https://www.reddit.com/r/beneater/ • TI Document on decoupling capacitors:https://www.ti.com/content/dam/videos/external-videos/en-us/9/3816841626001/6313253251112.mp4/subassets/notes-decoupling_capacitors.pdf Stay Connected: If you're into retro computing, DIY electronics, or just love watching projects evolve from chaos to creation, hit that subscribe button! Got any questions or want more details on any part of this build? Drop a comment below! Thanks for watching, and keep tinkering! #RetroComputing #HomebrewComputer #6502 #PCBDesign #ElectronicsDIY #KiCad #SMD #ATX