2 open source boards using the 74LS165
Real designs built with the 74LS165, 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.
CD32-to-A500-gamepad
CRG-Glen
129.3 × 40.4 mm27 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.06
RC208-68000 BOOTROM RAM 2
MarkD833
101.6 × 53.3 mm20 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.08
The 74LS165 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74LS165 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 115.4 × 46.8 mm and carries around 24 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is RC208-68000 BOOTROM RAM 2 by MarkD833.
Parts used alongside the 74LS165
What boards using the 74LS165 are built for
74LS165: common questions
Where can I find a 74LS165 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LS165. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the 74LS165?
The median is 115.4 × 46.8 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74LS165?
By GitHub stars, RC208-68000 BOOTROM RAM 2 by MarkD833, with 8 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LS165 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.