3 open source boards using the APA102_5050

Real designs built with the APA102_5050, 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.

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The APA102_5050 in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the APA102_5050 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 98.8 × 133.7 mm and carries around 42 components.

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

The most starred is Sympetrum V2 by borgel.

Microcontrollers on boards using the APA102_5050

What boards using the APA102_5050 are built for

Wearables 1

APA102_5050: common questions

Where can I find a APA102_5050 reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the APA102_5050. 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_5050 use?

Most are built on NXP (2) and STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the APA102_5050?

The median is 98.8 × 133.7 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the APA102_5050?

By GitHub stars, Sympetrum V2 by borgel, with 28 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the APA102_5050 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.