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==== Table of Contents ====

[[#ecb_backplane_4|ECB Backplane 4]]

[[#features|Features]]

[[#design_files|Design Files]]

[[#pictures|Pictures]]

====== ECB Backplane 4 ======

The purpose of this backplane design is to take advantage of the discount offered by many PCB manufacturers with 10x10cm PCB boards. It's a cut down version of A. Lynch and J. Coffman's 8-slot design and was inspired by Will Sowerbutts ECB Mini Backplane board.

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===== Features =====

4 ECB Slots

Low cost 10x10cm format

Industry standard power connection

On/off switch with LED indicator

Reset connector

Battery backup connector

Additional mounting holes

===== Design Files =====

Gerbers for 4 slot 10x10cm backplane

[[https://retrobrewcomputers.org/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=builderpages:b1ackmai1er:backplane4-r01-20180416.zip|:builderpages:b1ackmai1er:backplane4-r01-20180416.zip]]

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kicad files:

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===== Pictures =====

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