5 open source boards using the 74HC595BQ

Real designs built with the 74HC595BQ, 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 74HC595BQ in open source designs

The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 74HC595BQ from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 204 × 107.5 mm and carries around 180 components.

60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 60% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Poly corne split42 right2 by thpoll83.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HC595BQ

What boards using the 74HC595BQ are built for

74HC595BQ: common questions

Where can I find a 74HC595BQ reference design?

Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC595BQ. 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 74HC595BQ use?

Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (4).

How big is a typical board using the 74HC595BQ?

The median is 204 × 107.5 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC595BQ?

By GitHub stars, Poly corne split42 right2 by thpoll83, with 406 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC595BQ 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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