14 open source boards using the W65C02SxP

Real designs built with the W65C02SxP, 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.

The W65C02SxP in open source designs

The gallery holds 14 open source boards using the W65C02SxP from 11 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 130 × 94.2 mm and carries around 53 components.

79% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 43% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Vic2020mainboard by danwerner21.

Microcontrollers on boards using the W65C02SxP

What boards using the W65C02SxP are built for

W65C02SxP: common questions

Where can I find a W65C02SxP reference design?

Each of the 14 boards on this page is a real design using the W65C02SxP. 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 W65C02SxP?

The 74HC00, 28C256, HM62256BLP, MAX232 and SN74HC32N appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the W65C02SxP use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).

How big is a typical board using the W65C02SxP?

The median is 130 × 94.2 mm, and 79% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the W65C02SxP?

By GitHub stars, Vic2020mainboard by danwerner21, with 78 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the W65C02SxP 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.

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