4 open source boards using the WC1602A

Real designs built with the WC1602A, 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 WC1602A in open source designs

The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the WC1602A from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 194 × 122.8 mm and carries around 51 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is 6502-Computer-PCB by The-Invent0r.

Microcontrollers on boards using the WC1602A

What boards using the WC1602A are built for

WC1602A: common questions

Where can I find a WC1602A reference design?

Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the WC1602A. 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 WC1602A?

The 28C256, 6551, 74HC00, 74HC166 and CY62256-70PC appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the WC1602A use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (3).

How big is a typical board using the WC1602A?

The median is 194 × 122.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the WC1602A?

By GitHub stars, 6502-Computer-PCB by The-Invent0r, with 31 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the WC1602A 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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