7 open source boards using the 74HCT86

Real designs built with the 74HCT86, 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 74HCT86 in open source designs

The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the 74HCT86 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 99.1 × 115.3 mm and carries around 80 components.

86% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 43% carry an open source license.

The most starred is 8bit computer by vascofazza.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74HCT86

What boards using the 74HCT86 are built for

74HCT86: common questions

Where can I find a 74HCT86 reference design?

Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HCT86. 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 74HCT86?

The 74HCT00, 74HCT04, 74HCT08, 74HCT245 and 74HCT32 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74HCT86 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74HCT86?

The median is 99.1 × 115.3 mm, and 86% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74HCT86?

By GitHub stars, 8bit computer by vascofazza, with 314 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HCT86 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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