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== Label dimensions ==
== Label dimensions ==
An NES Game Pak label measures roughly 55x97 mm, with the top 7 mm of that in the fold-over.  But actual printing will need a bit of extra space for the bleed area. Here's a [[:File:NES Game Pak label template.png|template]] showing the approximate size of a label for a standard NES cartridge.


[[:File:NES Game Pak label template.png]] shows the approximate size of a label for a standard NES cartridge.
acfrazier recommended printing cart labels on Avery 5164, Avery 5264, or Avery 8164 (4x3.33 in) labels.


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Revision as of 12:39, 13 August 2010

Below is a 2D drawing of an NES Cartridge PCB maximum dimensions, including holes and spacers.

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NES Cartridge Outline

Here is a simplified outline of the above drawing.

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(Source XDraft file same as above)

NES cartridge pin dimensions

Here is a diagram showing the pin dimensions and their pitch (spacing). Note: the pitch is 2.50 millimeters (0.0984 inches), not the standard 2.54 millimeters (0.100 inches) that is very common today for dual-inline package chips.

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Label dimensions

An NES Game Pak label measures roughly 55x97 mm, with the top 7 mm of that in the fold-over. But actual printing will need a bit of extra space for the bleed area. Here's a template showing the approximate size of a label for a standard NES cartridge.

acfrazier recommended printing cart labels on Avery 5164, Avery 5264, or Avery 8164 (4x3.33 in) labels.