2 open source boards using the AY3-8912
Real designs built with the AY3-8912, 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.
SCOPETREX
schlae
177.8 × 127 mm197 parts2LNo license245
LogicBoard 3GE
tullulah
104.4 × 141.1 mm163 parts4LGPL-3.03
The AY3-8912 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the AY3-8912 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 141.1 × 134 mm and carries around 180 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is SCOPETREX by schlae.
What boards using the AY3-8912 are built for
AY3-8912: common questions
Where can I find a AY3-8912 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the AY3-8912. 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 AY3-8912?
The 4066, 74LS00, 74LS32, CD4052B and LF347 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the AY3-8912?
The median is 141.1 × 134 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the AY3-8912?
By GitHub stars, SCOPETREX by schlae, with 245 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the AY3-8912 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.