5 open source boards using the 74HC595BQ
Real designs built with the 74HC595BQ, 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.
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ItsShadowCone
204 × 184 mm1332 parts4LNo license0
RP2040/RP2350Poc full
190 × 80 mm1332 parts4LNo license0
RP2040/RP2350Poly corne split42 left2
thpoll83
277.2 × 107.5 mm164 parts2LCERN-OHL-W-2.0406
RP2040/RP2350Poly corne split42 right2
277.2 × 107.5 mm164 parts2LCERN-OHL-W-2.0406
RP2040/RP2350TiNRS Wobbler2
ThisIsNotRocketScience
60.3 × 106.5 mm180 parts2LMIT87
The 74HC595BQ in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 74HC595BQ from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 204 × 107.5 mm and carries around 180 components.
60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 60% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Poly corne split42 right2 by thpoll83.
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HC595BQ
What boards using the 74HC595BQ are built for
74HC595BQ: common questions
Where can I find a 74HC595BQ reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC595BQ. 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 74HC595BQ use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (4).
How big is a typical board using the 74HC595BQ?
The median is 204 × 107.5 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC595BQ?
By GitHub stars, Poly corne split42 right2 by thpoll83, with 406 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC595BQ 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.