Colecovision Controller

Controller for colecovision

author: Jay Convertino

date: 2022.01.31

license: MIT (All files in repo)

Release Versions

Current

• release_v1.0.1 : Switched ARM/FIRE buttons to match original controller

Past

• release_v1

Requirements

• KiCad v7

Building

• KiCad can generate any gerbers you are looking for.
• Board built and tested using a T-Tech 5000 CNC mill v4 isopro.

Parts list

REF	PART NUMBER	QUANTITY
D1-D28	1N914	28
S1-S18	Omron B3F-10XX	18
J1	RB-GEN-5839(cable)	1
H1-H8	#4 x 5/8" Pan,Sheet	8
NA	SHELL TOP (3D print)	1
NA	SHELL BOT (3D print)	1
NA	NUMPAD (3D print)	12
NA	DPAD (3D print)	1
NA	FIRE BUTTON (3D print)	2

Assembly Tips

• 3D print using ABS plastic.
  • 100.5% for shell size
  • 100% size for all buttons
• Single sided PCB
• Only the smallest diode footprint need to be installed vertically.
• 8 Screws
  • 5/8th inch long at most.
  • #4 screw 0.112 inch diameter.
  • Course thread (sheet metal type).
  • Pan Head no larger then 3/16th of an inch.