6 open source boards using the 74AHC04

Real designs built with the 74AHC04, 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 74AHC04 in open source designs

The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the 74AHC04 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 111.6 × 59.4 mm and carries around 69 components.

80% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is UniMixBase by jarekkt.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74AHC04

What boards using the 74AHC04 are built for

74AHC04: common questions

Where can I find a 74AHC04 reference design?

Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the 74AHC04. 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 74AHC04?

The AMS1117-3.3V, SST25VF016B-50-4C-S2AF and AT32F435RGT7 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74AHC04 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74AHC04?

The median is 111.6 × 59.4 mm, and 80% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74AHC04?

By GitHub stars, UniMixBase by jarekkt, with 6 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74AHC04 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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