4 open source boards using the 74S00
Real designs built with the 74S00, 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.
Northstar HD-5
abzman
190.6 × 172.4 mm154 parts2LUnlicense4Atari-1090XL-80CVC
reifsnyderb
228.6 × 139.7 mm78 parts2LGPL-2.03ADV-16 CPU
abzman
228.1 × 172.7 mm111 parts2LUnlicense48088 ram card - revB
abzman
140.2 × 52.1 mm40 parts2LUnlicense4
The 74S00 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the 74S00 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 209.4 × 156.1 mm and carries around 95 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Northstar HD-5 by abzman.
74S00: common questions
Where can I find a 74S00 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the 74S00. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
What parts are used alongside the 74S00?
The 74LS04, 74LS10, 74LS174, 74LS20 and 74LS244 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the 74S00?
The median is 209.4 × 156.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74S00?
By GitHub stars, Northstar HD-5 by abzman, with 4 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74S00 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.