1 open source board using the APA102
Real designs built with the APA102, 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.
wyolumThe APA102 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the APA102 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 162.6 × 194.3 mm and carries around 273 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is KlokTHREEjr by wyolum.
Microcontrollers on boards using the APA102
What boards using the APA102 are built for
APA102: common questions
Where can I find a APA102 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the APA102. 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 APA102 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the APA102?
The median is 162.6 × 194.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the APA102?
By GitHub stars, KlokTHREEjr by wyolum, with 5 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the APA102 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.