3 open source boards using the 7474N
Real designs built with the 7474N, 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.
TheFinalChessCart Replica
bwack
148.9 × 58.1 mm38 parts2LNo license5AVR/Arduino
C128-link232
ytmytm
86.4 × 69.9 mm22 parts2LMIT4LogicBoard tht2
clydeshaffer
177.8 × 152.4 mm143 parts4LNo license146
The 7474N in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the 7474N from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 148.9 × 69.8 mm and carries around 38 components.
67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 33% carry an open source license.
The most starred is LogicBoard tht2 by clydeshaffer.
Parts used alongside the 7474N
Microcontrollers on boards using the 7474N
What boards using the 7474N are built for
7474N: common questions
Where can I find a 7474N reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the 7474N. 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 7474N use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the 7474N?
The median is 148.9 × 69.8 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 7474N?
By GitHub stars, LogicBoard tht2 by clydeshaffer, with 146 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 7474N 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.