9 open source boards using the PAL16L8
Real designs built with the PAL16L8, 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.
Amiga-1000-Rejuvenator
joethezombie
241.8 × 174.8 mm120 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.057
Sun3 60
54weasels
231.1 × 340.4 mm225 parts4LNo license34
Memotron
inmbolmie
104.9 × 81.8 mm44 parts2LGPL-3.04
Chameleon schematics
Seequa-Computer-Preservation
435 × 317.5 mm361 parts2LNo license3
Lomax ColorMagic Redux
RichCini
254 × 137.7 mm148 parts4LNo license1
Sun3 60 layout2 routing2
231.1 × 340.4 mm225 parts4LNo license34
Lomax Thunder 186 Redux
253.6 × 137.7 mm116 parts4LNo license1
GIMIX 256k SRAM
roberto314
247.7 × 140.3 mm104 parts2LBSD-2-Clause1
GIMIX intelligent 3 port Serial
149.9 × 139.7 mm69 parts2LBSD-2-Clause1
The PAL16L8 in open source designs
The gallery holds 9 open source boards using the PAL16L8 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 241.8 × 140.3 mm and carries around 120 components.
56% use four copper layers or more, and 44% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Amiga-1000-Rejuvenator by joethezombie.
Parts used alongside the PAL16L8
What boards using the PAL16L8 are built for
PAL16L8: common questions
Where can I find a PAL16L8 reference design?
Each of the 9 boards on this page is a real design using the PAL16L8. 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 PAL16L8?
The 2764, 74LS245, 74LS74, 6116 and 74LS04 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the PAL16L8?
The median is 241.8 × 140.3 mm, and 44% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the PAL16L8?
By GitHub stars, Amiga-1000-Rejuvenator by joethezombie, with 57 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the PAL16L8 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.