6502
justjoheinz·6502
About the 6502 PCB
6502 is an open source PCB design by justjoheinz, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 128.9 × 81.3 mm, with 24 components from 16 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the W65C02SxP, W65C22SxP, 28C256, 74HC00 and HM62256BLP. By type, the board carries 7 connectors, 6 capacitors, 5 ICs, 3 resistors, 1 crystal and 1 switch.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Ben Eater inspired 6052 microcomputer. Kicad files.

Main components on the 6502
6502 bill of materials (BOM)
24 components, 16 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W65C02SxP | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U1 |
| 1 | W65C22SxP | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | 28C256 | DIP_Socket-28_W11.9_W12.7_W15.24_W17.78_W18.5_3M_228-1277-00-0602J | U3 |
| 1 | 74HC00 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U4 |
| 1 | HM62256BLP | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U5 |
| 1 | 1MHz | Oscillator_DIP-14 | X1 |
| 2 | Conn_02x07_Counter_Clockwise | PinHeader_2x07_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x16 | PinHeader_1x16_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x08 | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5, J7 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Reset | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | D_Schottky | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 6 | 100nF | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 2 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 3.3K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
6502 design files
The KiCad project lives in the justjoheinz/6502 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layout6502.kicad_pcb
6502: common questions
How big is the 6502 PCB?
The 6502 measures 128.9 × 81.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the 6502?
24 components, from 16 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the 6502 design files?
From the justjoheinz/6502 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the 6502 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with justjoheinz. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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