3 open source boards using the TMS9918
Real designs built with the TMS9918, 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.
TI99 22
danwerner21
350 × 224.3 mm242 parts2LNo license50
We816
360.1 × 141.4 mm128 parts2LNo license32
JFF
herraa1
250 × 150 mm132 parts2LGPL-3.02
The TMS9918 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the TMS9918 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 350 × 150 mm and carries around 132 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 33% carry an open source license.
The most starred is TI99 22 by danwerner21.
Parts used alongside the TMS9918
What boards using the TMS9918 are built for
TMS9918: common questions
Where can I find a TMS9918 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the TMS9918. 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 TMS9918?
The 74LS04, 74LS32, 74LS574, 27C256 and 74LS00 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the TMS9918?
The median is 350 × 150 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the TMS9918?
By GitHub stars, TI99 22 by danwerner21, with 50 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the TMS9918 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.