6 open source boards using the 4050

Real designs built with the 4050, 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 4050 in open source designs

The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the 4050 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 216.6 × 152.9 mm and carries around 160 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is MegaMIDI by AidanHockey5.

Parts used alongside the 4050

Microcontrollers on boards using the 4050

What boards using the 4050 are built for

4050: common questions

Where can I find a 4050 reference design?

Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the 4050. 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 4050 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (3).

How big is a typical board using the 4050?

The median is 216.6 × 152.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 4050?

By GitHub stars, MegaMIDI by AidanHockey5, with 116 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 4050 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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