2 open source boards using the 74HC597
Real designs built with the 74HC597, 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.
RP2040/RP2350Karabas go
andykarpov
101.6 × 147.3 mm279 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.02
Control
Velko
104.7 × 122.1 mm64 parts2LMIT16
The 74HC597 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74HC597 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 103.2 × 134.7 mm and carries around 172 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Control by Velko.
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HC597
What boards using the 74HC597 are built for
74HC597: common questions
Where can I find a 74HC597 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC597. 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 74HC597 use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74HC597?
The median is 103.2 × 134.7 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC597?
By GitHub stars, Control by Velko, with 16 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC597 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.