2 open source boards using the MBC5
Real designs built with the MBC5, 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.
GAMEBOY-MBC5-2MB
sillyhatday
51 × 61 mm12 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.047
GB Flashcarts
nm3210
51 × 30.7 mm8 parts2LNo license12
The MBC5 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the MBC5 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 51 × 45.8 mm and carries around 10 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is GAMEBOY-MBC5-2MB by sillyhatday.
What boards using the MBC5 are built for
MBC5: common questions
Where can I find a MBC5 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the MBC5. 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 MBC5?
The median is 51 × 45.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MBC5?
By GitHub stars, GAMEBOY-MBC5-2MB by sillyhatday, with 47 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MBC5 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.