1 open source board using the M6551
Real designs built with the M6551, 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.
jimbro1000The M6551 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the M6551 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 253 × 169.1 mm and carries around 169 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Dragon32Rev3 by jimbro1000.
What boards using the M6551 are built for
M6551: common questions
Where can I find a M6551 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the M6551. 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 M6551?
The median is 253 × 169.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the M6551?
By GitHub stars, Dragon32Rev3 by jimbro1000, with 3 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the M6551 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.