3 open source boards using the YM2151
Real designs built with the YM2151, 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.
YM2151 VGM STM32
AidanHockey5
156.9 × 67.3 mm52 parts2LAGPL-3.081
Microchip SAMYM2151 Arcade Classic 2
99 × 99 mm111 parts4LAGPL-3.022
Rc2014-ym2151
electrified
100 × 50 mm27 parts2LNo license9
The YM2151 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the YM2151 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 67.3 mm and carries around 52 components.
67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.
The most starred is YM2151 VGM STM32 by AidanHockey5.
Parts used alongside the YM2151
Microcontrollers on boards using the YM2151
What boards using the YM2151 are built for
YM2151: common questions
Where can I find a YM2151 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the YM2151. 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 YM2151 use?
Most are built on Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the YM2151?
The median is 100 × 67.3 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the YM2151?
By GitHub stars, YM2151 VGM STM32 by AidanHockey5, with 81 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the YM2151 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.