7 open source boards using the 74F04

Real designs built with the 74F04, 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 74F04 in open source designs

The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the 74F04 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 231.1 × 340.4 mm and carries around 225 components.

57% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 43% carry an open source license.

The most starred is NuXT by monotech.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74F04

What boards using the 74F04 are built for

74F04: common questions

Where can I find a 74F04 reference design?

Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the 74F04. 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 74F04?

The 74F08, 74F244, 74F245, 74LS373 and 1488 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74F04 use?

Most are built on PIC (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74F04?

The median is 231.1 × 340.4 mm, and 57% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74F04?

By GitHub stars, NuXT by monotech, with 120 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74F04 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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