6 open source boards using the 74LVC244

Real designs built with the 74LVC244, 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 74LVC244 in open source designs

The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the 74LVC244 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 159.5 × 96.5 mm and carries around 79 components.

60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 33% carry an open source license.

The most starred is PicoGUS by polpo.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74LVC244

What boards using the 74LVC244 are built for

74LVC244: common questions

Where can I find a 74LVC244 reference design?

Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LVC244. 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 74LVC244?

The 74LVC245, 74HCT10, 74HCT123, 74HCT244 and 74LS06 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74LVC244 use?

Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (3) and FPGA (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74LVC244?

The median is 159.5 × 96.5 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74LVC244?

By GitHub stars, PicoGUS by polpo, with 800 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LVC244 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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