13 open source boards using the 4017

Real designs built with the 4017, 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 4017 in open source designs

The gallery holds 13 open source boards using the 4017 from 11 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 59.2 × 62.4 mm and carries around 25 components.

85% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 46% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Peripheral board by trollectronics.

Parts used alongside the 4017

Microcontrollers on boards using the 4017

What boards using the 4017 are built for

4017: common questions

Where can I find a 4017 reference design?

Each of the 13 boards on this page is a real design using the 4017. 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 4017 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).

How big is a typical board using the 4017?

The median is 59.2 × 62.4 mm, and 85% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 4017?

By GitHub stars, Peripheral board by trollectronics, with 22 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 4017 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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