5 open source boards using the YM3812
Real designs built with the YM3812, 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.
Snark barker
schlae
231.1 × 106.7 mm193 parts2LNo license687
Civil25
raleighslack
137.2 × 137.2 mm40 parts2LApache-2.06
YM3812-dual synth
89Mods
99.8 × 44.2 mm40 parts4LApache-2.01
Av board
rjw57
99.1 × 99.1 mm42 parts2LMIT68
TI-CUBE-FMSound
VE7PMC
99.7 × 99.7 mm38 parts4LGPL-3.010
The YM3812 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the YM3812 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 99.8 × 99.7 mm and carries around 40 components.
60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 80% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Snark barker by schlae.
What boards using the YM3812 are built for
YM3812: common questions
Where can I find a YM3812 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the YM3812. 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 YM3812?
The 74LS138, LM324, TL072 and YM3014B appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the YM3812?
The median is 99.8 × 99.7 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the YM3812?
By GitHub stars, Snark barker by schlae, with 687 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the YM3812 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.