2 open source boards using the RP2C02 PPU
Real designs built with the RP2C02 PPU, 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.
OpenTendo
Redherring32
196.3 × 118.7 mm93 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.0850
OpenTendo
circuitly
196.3 × 118.7 mm93 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.00
The RP2C02 PPU in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the RP2C02 PPU from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 196.3 × 118.7 mm and carries around 93 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is OpenTendo by Redherring32.
Parts used alongside the RP2C02 PPU
What boards using the RP2C02 PPU are built for
RP2C02 PPU: common questions
Where can I find a RP2C02 PPU reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the RP2C02 PPU. 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 RP2C02 PPU?
The 40H368 (CI), 40H368 (CII), 6116 (VRAM), 6116 (WRAM) and 74HC139 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the RP2C02 PPU?
The median is 196.3 × 118.7 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the RP2C02 PPU?
By GitHub stars, OpenTendo by Redherring32, with 850 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the RP2C02 PPU 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.