2 open source boards using the W65C21N6TPG-14
Real designs built with the W65C21N6TPG-14, 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.
TRS-80 Color Computer 3
qbancoffee
280 × 156.3 mm205 parts2LGPL-3.040
TRS-80 Color Computer 3
baldengineer
280 × 155.3 mm204 parts2LCC-BY-4.0442
The W65C21N6TPG-14 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the W65C21N6TPG-14 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 280 × 155.8 mm and carries around 205 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is TRS-80 Color Computer 3 by baldengineer.
Parts used alongside the W65C21N6TPG-14
What boards using the W65C21N6TPG-14 are built for
W65C21N6TPG-14: common questions
Where can I find a W65C21N6TPG-14 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the W65C21N6TPG-14. 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 W65C21N6TPG-14?
The 27C256, 74LS04, 74LS138, 74LS244 and 74LS30 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the W65C21N6TPG-14?
The median is 280 × 155.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the W65C21N6TPG-14?
By GitHub stars, TRS-80 Color Computer 3 by baldengineer, with 442 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the W65C21N6TPG-14 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.