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The following design and schematics are the property of Debug Innovations Ltd. They are free for non-commercial use. Contact me if you intend any other use.

If you order a PCB from Debug Innovations, you will receive a V1.2 PCB. Much of the information on this website shows V1.1 of the PCB but the two versions are very similar (see changes). The design information for both versions is available below. Please ensure you use the correct parts list matching the PCB version you are assembling.

Latest PCB: V1.2 Design Files Type
TTL Terminal Schematic PDF
TTL Terminal Parts List XLS
TTL Terminal PCB Layout PDF
Hi-res Photo: Constructed PCB JPG
Hi-res Photo: Bare PCB Top JPG
Hi-res Photo: Bare PCB Bottom JPG
Changes from PCB V1.1 TXT

Older PCB: V1.1 Design Files Type
TTL Terminal Schematic PDF
TTL Terminal Parts List XLS
TTL Terminal PCB Layout PDF
Hi-res Photo: Constructed PCB JPG
Hi-res Photo: Bare PCB Top JPG
Hi-res Photo: Bare PCB Bottom JPG

V1.1 of the PCB uses a PIC16F18857 chip. V1.2 of the PCB uses a PIC18F26K83 chip. The two chips are pin-compatible and either device can be used in either version of the PCB. Therefore we recommend using the PIC18 with the latest firmware. Older versions of firmware for the PIC16 are also available below.

Latest PIC Software for PIC18F26K83 Type
V2.0 TTL Terminal PIC Firmware HEX
What's new in V2.0 Firmware TXT

Older PIC Software for PIC16F18857 Type
V1.1 TTL Terminal PIC Firmware HEX
V1.2 TTL Terminal PIC Firmware HEX
What's new in V1.2 Firmware TXT
V1.4 TTL Terminal PIC Firmware HEX
What's new in V1.4 Firmware TXT

Here are some videos of the TTL Terminal in action. Files are large so downloads may be slow.

Gallery Type
Terminal built on breadboard with a homebrew 6502 MP4
Terminal built on PCB connected to BASIC computer MP4
The Matrix 'Digital Rain' Demo MP4

The following program can be used to test your terminal and demonstrate its capabilities. It is a Windows console mode application with a choice of 4 demos. Connect the terminal to a PC serial port. Requires V1.2 or higher PIC firmware.

Demo Software Type
Terminal Demo for Windows EXE