home brew S-100 backplane project - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

3 May 2009

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 Hi!  The S-100 backplane PCBs have arrived.  Please contact me if
 interested in getting one.  Thanks and have a nice day!

 Andrew Lynch [AJL>] 

Hi!  I updated the N8VEM wiki with some pictures of the S-100 PCB and
construction so far.  

http://n8vem-sbc.pbworks.com/browse/#view=ViewFolder&param=S100

I've partially built one of the units for testing. I've gone as far as I can
go but some parts are on back order.  What is missing is the power connector
(0.200" spaced headers male).  My plan is to finish assembly and test the
active terminator section before installing the S-100 connectors.

Some people have been concerned about availability of the S-100 connectors
but they are plentiful and relatively cheap.  At Mouser you can get EDAC
parts which should work for $5 each.  You can also substitute wire wrap
connectors which sometimes can be found on eBay for $3 each.  I test
installed but did not solder some wire wrap S-100 connectors and they should
work just fine.

Thanks and have a nice day!

Andrew Lynch