2 open source boards using the 6529

Real designs built with the 6529, 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 6529 in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 6529 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 284.7 × 158.9 mm and carries around 212 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Commodore Plus 4 by baldengineer.

What boards using the 6529 are built for

6529: common questions

Where can I find a 6529 reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 6529. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

What parts are used alongside the 6529?

The 23128, 251641, 4164, 6551 and 74LS04 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the 6529?

The median is 284.7 × 158.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 6529?

By GitHub stars, Commodore Plus 4 by baldengineer, with 442 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 6529 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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