Famicom cartridge dimensions
This page documents the dimensions of common Famicom cartridges, including their cartridge shell and their corresponding PCB type. The source files are open-source and available on Github.
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Famicom cartridge shell outline
Small cartridge form
HVC-TxROM
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HVC-NROM/CNROM
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Large cartridge form
HVC-ExROM
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Miscellaneous cartridge forms
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Famicom cartridge PCB outline
HVC-TxROM
This outline is based on measurements from a HVC-TGROM-01 cartridge, so it should be compatible with any cartridge shell that supports any HVC-TxROM/SxROM PCB or similar/bigger. These measurements should approximate closely, as it assumes a 1/128 inch grid.
HVC-ExROM
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HVC-NROM/CNROM
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Famicom Cartridge pin dimensions
Each cartridge type varies in how the 60 pin card edge is implemented. The pin pitch is 2.54mm, with 2 rows of 30 pads. Each pad may be uniform in dimensions, or slightly thicker and longer for power/ground. This outline is based on measurements from a HVC-TGROM-01 cartridge, with bigger pads to accommodate power. Note that this outline also details where the soldermask ends for the card edge.
