4 open source boards using the 74LS590

Real designs built with the 74LS590, 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 74LS590 in open source designs

The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the 74LS590 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 231.1 × 340.4 mm and carries around 216 components.

67% use four copper layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is 8Q by Spooky-Manufacturing.

Parts used alongside the 74LS590

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74LS590

What boards using the 74LS590 are built for

74LS590: common questions

Where can I find a 74LS590 reference design?

Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LS590. 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 74LS590 use?

Most are built on STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74LS590?

The median is 231.1 × 340.4 mm, and 33% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74LS590?

By GitHub stars, 8Q by Spooky-Manufacturing, with 101 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LS590 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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