7 open source boards using the 74HCT161
Real designs built with the 74HCT161, 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.
AVR/Arduino8bit computer
vascofazza
297.2 × 180.3 mm327 parts2LMIT314
NQSAP-PCB Program Counter and Stack Pointer
TomNisbet
102 × 96 mm65 parts2LMIT18
2FISC
DoctorWkt
214.6 × 123.2 mm73 parts2LGPL-3.010
FISC
231.3 × 96.5 mm59 parts2LGPL-3.07
TTL 6510 Computer
StefansAI
368.3 × 215.9 mm330 parts2LNo license1
TTL 6510 Computer
368.3 × 215.9 mm330 parts2LNo license1
NQSAP-PCB Instruction Register and Ring Counter
102 × 96 mm52 parts2LMIT18
The 74HCT161 in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the 74HCT161 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 231.3 × 123.2 mm and carries around 73 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 71% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 8bit computer by vascofazza.
Parts used alongside the 74HCT161
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HCT161
What boards using the 74HCT161 are built for
74HCT161: common questions
Where can I find a 74HCT161 reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HCT161. 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 74HCT161?
The 74HCT138, 74HCT00, 74HCT04, 74HCT139 and 74HCT193 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74HCT161 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74HCT161?
The median is 231.3 × 123.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74HCT161?
By GitHub stars, 8bit computer by vascofazza, with 314 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HCT161 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.