74HC595 Complete Guide (2026): Wiring and Arduino Code

A thorough guide to using the 74HC595 with Arduino. Expand your GPIO without limit using just three signal lines — from shiftOut() to hardware SPI, with schematics, KiCad design files, and sample code. Fully compatible with the Arduino UNO R4.

February 11, 2026 · Updated: July 20, 2026 · 20 min ·