5 open source boards using the 65C02
Real designs built with the 65C02, 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.
6502 Blinkenlights Card
acwright
100 × 57.6 mm73 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.047
6502 Backplane Pro
100 × 100 mm27 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.047
6502 VGA Card Pro
100 × 57.6 mm23 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.047
6502 Storage Card Pro
100 × 57.6 mm20 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.047
6502 Video Card Pro
100 × 57.6 mm20 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.047
The 65C02 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 65C02 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 100 × 57.6 mm and carries around 23 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 6502 Blinkenlights Card by acwright.
What boards using the 65C02 are built for
65C02: common questions
Where can I find a 65C02 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 65C02. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the 65C02?
The median is 100 × 57.6 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 65C02?
By GitHub stars, 6502 Blinkenlights Card by acwright, with 47 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 65C02 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.