2 open source boards using the 8501
Real designs built with the 8501, 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.
Commodore-Plus4
StormTrooper
284.7 × 158.9 mm212 parts2LNo license20
Commodore Plus 4
baldengineer
284.7 × 158.9 mm212 parts2LCC-BY-4.0442
The 8501 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 8501 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 284.7 × 158.9 mm and carries around 212 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Commodore Plus 4 by baldengineer.
Parts used alongside the 8501
What boards using the 8501 are built for
8501: common questions
Where can I find a 8501 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 8501. 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 8501?
The 23128, 251641, 4164, 6529 and 6551 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the 8501?
The median is 284.7 × 158.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 8501?
By GitHub stars, Commodore Plus 4 by baldengineer, with 442 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 8501 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.