3 open source boards using the RC1602A
Real designs built with the RC1602A, 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.
BE6502 SBC
tebl
99.1 × 99.1 mm61 parts2LCERN-OHL-1.2128
AVR/ArduinoV3
iley
100 × 100 mm45 parts2LMIT4
NRFControlPanel
michaelshiloh
147.3 × 111.8 mm11 parts2LAGPL-3.014
The RC1602A in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the RC1602A from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 100 mm and carries around 45 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is BE6502 SBC by tebl.
Microcontrollers on boards using the RC1602A
What boards using the RC1602A are built for
RC1602A: common questions
Where can I find a RC1602A reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the RC1602A. 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 RC1602A use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the RC1602A?
The median is 100 × 100 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the RC1602A?
By GitHub stars, BE6502 SBC by tebl, with 128 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the RC1602A 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.