4 open source boards using the 6V6
Real designs built with the 6V6, 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.
Evil Eddie
a-wai
280 × 120 mm78 parts2LGPL-3.076
Evil Head
280 × 120 mm65 parts2LGPL-3.076
Dirty Greed
299.5 × 120 mm64 parts2LGPL-3.076
Eddie Baby Custom
230 × 120 mm57 parts2LGPL-3.076
The 6V6 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the 6V6 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 280 × 120 mm and carries around 65 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Evil Eddie PCB by a-wai.
What boards using the 6V6 are built for
6V6: common questions
Where can I find a 6V6 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the 6V6. 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 6V6?
The median is 280 × 120 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 6V6?
By GitHub stars, Evil Eddie PCB by a-wai, with 76 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 6V6 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.