2 open source boards using the 74HC165D
Real designs built with the 74HC165D, 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.
JoyMIDI-HW
bcc6
140 × 76.9 mm148 parts2LNo license2
ESP32Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad
pacman314159
136 × 95 mm131 parts4LNo license0
The 74HC165D in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74HC165D from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 138 × 86 mm and carries around 140 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is JoyMIDI-HW by bcc6.
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HC165D
74HC165D: common questions
Where can I find a 74HC165D reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC165D. 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 74HC165D use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74HC165D?
The median is 138 × 86 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC165D?
By GitHub stars, JoyMIDI-HW by bcc6, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC165D 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.