1 open source board using the 3500

Real designs built with the 3500, 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.

The 3500 in open source designs

The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the 3500 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 116.8 × 31.3 mm and carries around 33 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is OreSat Mini Backplane by oresat.

3500: common questions

Where can I find a 3500 reference design?

Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the 3500. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

How big is a typical board using the 3500?

The median is 116.8 × 31.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 3500?

By GitHub stars, OreSat Mini Backplane by oresat, with 2 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 3500 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.

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