2 open source boards using the SN74HC595
Real designs built with the SN74HC595, 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.
Vikropad
sadekbaroudi
94 × 94.5 mm59 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.0219
Vik playground
99 × 65.5 mm40 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.0219
The SN74HC595 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the SN74HC595 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 96.5 × 80 mm and carries around 50 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Vikropad by sadekbaroudi.
What boards using the SN74HC595 are built for
SN74HC595: common questions
Where can I find a SN74HC595 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the SN74HC595. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the SN74HC595?
The median is 96.5 × 80 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the SN74HC595?
By GitHub stars, Vikropad by sadekbaroudi, with 219 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the SN74HC595 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.