6 open source boards using the YM2612
Real designs built with the YM2612, 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.
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489
AidanHockey5
138.4 × 91.4 mm84 parts2LAGPL-3.0117
AVR/ArduinoMegaMIDI
100 × 100 mm102 parts2LAGPL-3.0116
AVR/ArduinoGenny
superjoebob
100 × 100 mm102 parts2LNo license92
Microchip SAMMegaBlaster2
99 × 99 mm102 parts4LAGPL-3.059
MegaDrive
stonedDiscord
239.3 × 191 mm256 parts2LNo license47
NXPGeneSynth Motherboard
theacodes
72.6 × 64 mm14 parts2LApache-2.0177
The YM2612 in open source designs
The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the YM2612 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 99.5 mm and carries around 102 components.
83% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.
The most starred is GeneSynth Motherboard by theacodes.
Parts used alongside the YM2612
Microcontrollers on boards using the YM2612
What boards using the YM2612 are built for
YM2612: common questions
Where can I find a YM2612 reference design?
Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the YM2612. 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 YM2612?
The SN76489, LD1117S33TR_SOT223, LD1117S50TR_SOT223, LM2733XMF and 4050 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the YM2612 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (2), NXP (1) and Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the YM2612?
The median is 100 × 99.5 mm, and 83% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the YM2612?
By GitHub stars, GeneSynth Motherboard by theacodes, with 177 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the YM2612 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.