1 open source board using the HD44780
Real designs built with the HD44780, 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.
ManawyrmThe HD44780 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the HD44780 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 100 × 100 mm and carries around 59 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is ATAPIMega by Manawyrm.
Microcontrollers on boards using the HD44780
What boards using the HD44780 are built for
HD44780: common questions
Where can I find a HD44780 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the HD44780. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the HD44780 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the HD44780?
The median is 100 × 100 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the HD44780?
By GitHub stars, ATAPIMega by Manawyrm, with 18 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the HD44780 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.