2 open source boards using the piheader
Real designs built with the piheader, 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.
Realbreakout
bartman081523
99.6 × 88.7 mm22 parts2LNo license0
Realbreakout
bradshjg
99.6 × 88.7 mm22 parts2LNo license0
The piheader in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the piheader from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 99.6 × 88.7 mm and carries around 22 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Realbreakout by bradshjg.
Parts used alongside the piheader
piheader: common questions
Where can I find a piheader reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the piheader. 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 piheader?
The CD74FCT245, MC74VHCT50A, nescartheader and nescic appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the piheader?
The median is 99.6 × 88.7 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the piheader?
By GitHub stars, Realbreakout by bradshjg, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the piheader 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.