{"product_id":"universal-itx-backplane","title":"Universal ITX Backplane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis backplane is initially intended to be used with Sergey Kiselev's Micro8088 or xi8088 PC clones, among others system powered by x86 architecture. However, other old systems could also…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis backplane is initially intended to be used with Sergey Kiselev's Micro8088 or xi8088 PC clones, among others system powered by x86 architecture. However, other old systems could also be developed using FPGAs built or adapted to ISA or PC \/ 104 type slots, plus other accessories based on these. Open Source Hardware project, Kicad project files provided across on my GitHub account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice: The project is still in the prototype phase, the first version has been tested and has an identified fault, although easily fixable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did you make it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the other project I have developed, called MonochromeVGA, you can select green, amber or B\u0026amp;W as monochromatic color, among others at the VGA output. Change color to monochrome or vice versa easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the moment, the only problem found is related to the on\/off system. The 2n3904 transistor footprint had the Emitter and Base pins swapped due to a mistake of mine copying it from another design with another transistor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout this fix, the boot button would not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the state of the project, and some difficulties appreciated to fit it in Mini-ITX cases with ISA video cards, I have decided not to continue it. For the same reason, I offer different options with a more adjusted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not use a Mini-ITX comercial case, or if you adapt or create one conveniently (in 3D for example), this board can be adjusted to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sale options that I offer are the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCB only, it is 4 layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Kit for assembly, which includes three 16-bit industrial quality ISA connectors and 16-bit PC \/ 104 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully assembled, which includes three 16-bit industrial quality ISA connectors and 16-bit PC \/ 104 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal product page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tindie.com\/products\/johnson\/universal-itx-backplane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tindie.com\/products\/johnson\/universal-itx-backplane\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.io\/project\/175340-universal-itx-backplane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSource Code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spark2k06\/Universal-ITX-Backplane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDesign Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"innoelement","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44575380799571,"sku":"TINDIE-UNIVERSAL-ITX-BACKPLANE","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0891\/1443\/files\/2025-07-21T17_38_39.304Z-2021-05-08T16_34_37.644Z-1620468406440.jpg?v=1778186456","url":"https:\/\/www.retromakerkits.com\/products\/universal-itx-backplane","provider":"RetroMakerKits by innoelement","version":"1.0","type":"link"}