2 open source boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico
Real designs built with the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico, 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.
RP2040/RP2350Z80ROMlessSBC
gloveboxes
160 × 135 mm51 parts4LMIT1
RP2040/RP2350Pcb z80
160 × 135 mm51 parts4LMIT0
The SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 160 × 135 mm and carries around 51 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Z80ROMlessSBC by gloveboxes.
Parts used alongside the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico
Microcontrollers on boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico
What boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico are built for
SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico: common questions
Where can I find a SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico. 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 SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico?
The AS6C1008-55PCN, ATF22V10B/C, MCP23S17-E/SP, Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W and SN74AHCT244N appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (2).
How big is a typical board using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico?
The median is 160 × 135 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico?
By GitHub stars, Z80ROMlessSBC by gloveboxes, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the SN74LVC245AN bus-to-Pico 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.