19 open source boards using the 74LS240

Real designs built with the 74LS240, 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 74LS240 in open source designs

The gallery holds 19 open source boards using the 74LS240 from 14 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 176.5 × 137.7 mm and carries around 80 components.

95% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 42% carry an open source license.

The most starred is St225 20427 by schlae.

What boards using the 74LS240 are built for

74LS240: common questions

Where can I find a 74LS240 reference design?

Each of the 19 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LS240. 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 74LS240?

The 74LS244, 74LS00, 74LS04, 74LS138 and 74LS74 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the 74LS240?

The median is 176.5 × 137.7 mm, and 95% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74LS240?

By GitHub stars, St225 20427 by schlae, with 38 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LS240 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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