4 open source boards using the PIC16F877A
Real designs built with the PIC16F877A, 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.
PICDMX to Ethernet Low Current Mains Dimmer
CarnivalBen
200.7 × 123.2 mm111 parts2LMIT0
PICDmx eth dimmer
148 × 156 mm109 parts2LMIT0
PICPanel main
191.7 × 104.9 mm112 parts2LNo license0
PICPanel main - Copy
191.7 × 104.9 mm97 parts2LNo license0
The PIC16F877A in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the PIC16F877A from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 191.7 × 114.1 mm and carries around 110 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Panel main by CarnivalBen.
Microcontrollers on boards using the PIC16F877A
PIC16F877A: common questions
Where can I find a PIC16F877A reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the PIC16F877A. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the PIC16F877A use?
Most are built on PIC (4).
How big is a typical board using the PIC16F877A?
The median is 191.7 × 114.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the PIC16F877A?
By GitHub stars, Panel main by CarnivalBen, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the PIC16F877A 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.