5 open source boards using the 6N138
Real designs built with the 6N138, 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.
Noise toaster
adeboni
128 × 129 mm133 parts2LGPL-3.01
NXPClarinoid devboard
thenfour
257 × 174 mm112 parts2LNo license4
NXPClarinoid bodytest
258 × 28 mm106 parts2LNo license4
NXPClarinoid3
544.8 × 236.2 mm32 parts2LNo license4
Midiperformer
45 × 42 mm23 parts2LNo license4
The 6N138 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 6N138 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 257 × 129 mm and carries around 106 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 20% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Clarinoid devboard by thenfour.
Microcontrollers on boards using the 6N138
What boards using the 6N138 are built for
6N138: common questions
Where can I find a 6N138 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 6N138. 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 6N138 use?
Most are built on NXP (3).
How big is a typical board using the 6N138?
The median is 257 × 129 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 6N138?
By GitHub stars, Clarinoid devboard by thenfour, with 4 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 6N138 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.