For this modular Bus based system, the first logical card to design is a Prototype card, which will assist prototyping further cards, and will also be useful for bringing out the bus connections for bus monitoring.
Join me, as I first walk-through the design of my first MECB Prototype card, and I then assemble my first card, ready to allow prototyping future cards and also can be used for point-to-point wiring for one-off builds of finalised card designs.
You can find the full post and video here: Minimalist Europe Card Bus (MECB) – Prototype Card Design
An improved v2.0 of the Prototype Card is presented here: Minimalist Europe Card Bus (MECB) - Improved Prototype Cards
Subsequent Version Updates:
- v2.0 - Implements dual power bars on both edges. Main grid area has connected 3-hole strips (for ease of wiring 0.3" and 0.65" DIL paskages). Non-connected 3-row grid area at top edge (for 0.1" connectors).