5 open source boards using the CY62256
Real designs built with the CY62256, 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
Minimal-6502
techav-homebrew
101.6 × 76.2 mm30 parts2LNo license5
Tom-1
tcr
127 × 127 mm83 parts4LNo license3
VideoRAM
slu4coder
196.9 × 66.7 mm39 parts2LNo license184
Av board
rjw57
99.1 × 99.1 mm42 parts2LMIT68
The CY62256 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the CY62256 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 127 × 99.1 mm and carries around 42 components.
80% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 40% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 8bit computer by vascofazza.
Microcontrollers on boards using the CY62256
What boards using the CY62256 are built for
CY62256: common questions
Where can I find a CY62256 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the CY62256. 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 CY62256?
The 74HC00, 74HC04 and 74LS00 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the CY62256 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the CY62256?
The median is 127 × 99.1 mm, and 80% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the CY62256?
By GitHub stars, 8bit computer by vascofazza, with 314 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the CY62256 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.