4 open source boards using the W65C816SXQ

Real designs built with the W65C816SXQ, 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 W65C816SXQ in open source designs

The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the W65C816SXQ from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 159.8 × 100.6 mm and carries around 114 components.

100% use four copper layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is C816SX by rjacobs1969.

Microcontrollers on boards using the W65C816SXQ

W65C816SXQ: common questions

Where can I find a W65C816SXQ reference design?

Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the W65C816SXQ. 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 W65C816SXQ use?

Most are built on ESP32 (2).

How big is a typical board using the W65C816SXQ?

The median is 159.8 × 100.6 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the W65C816SXQ?

By GitHub stars, C816SX by rjacobs1969, with 0 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the W65C816SXQ 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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