2 open source boards using the 8086
Real designs built with the 8086, 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.
Eightoduino
inaxeon
152.4 × 73.7 mm116 parts2LGPL-2.021
8086
homebrew8088
216.4 × 106.7 mm42 parts2LGPL-3.027
The 8086 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 8086 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 184.4 × 90.2 mm and carries around 79 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 8086 by homebrew8088.
8086: common questions
Where can I find a 8086 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 8086. 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 8086?
The median is 184.4 × 90.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 8086?
By GitHub stars, 8086 by homebrew8088, with 27 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 8086 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.