6 open source boards using the 24LC256

Real designs built with the 24LC256, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.

The 24LC256 in open source designs

The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the 24LC256 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 181.5 × 98.3 mm and carries around 91 components.

83% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Expansion board by reubenstr.

Parts used alongside the 24LC256

Microcontrollers on boards using the 24LC256

24LC256: common questions

Where can I find a 24LC256 reference design?

Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the 24LC256. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 24LC256 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1), Raspberry Pi (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).

How big is a typical board using the 24LC256?

The median is 181.5 × 98.3 mm, and 83% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 24LC256?

By GitHub stars, Expansion board by reubenstr, with 51 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 24LC256 before building it?

Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.

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