3 open source boards using the 74HC157

Real designs built with the 74HC157, 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 74HC157 in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the 74HC157 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 215.3 × 96.8 mm and carries around 111 components.

67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.

The most starred is 6502 Video Card Pro by acwright.

Parts used alongside the 74HC157

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HC157

What boards using the 74HC157 are built for

74HC157: common questions

Where can I find a 74HC157 reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC157. 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 74HC157 use?

Most are built on ESP8266 (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74HC157?

The median is 215.3 × 96.8 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC157?

By GitHub stars, 6502 Video Card Pro by acwright, with 47 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC157 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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