1 open source board using the APDS-9500
Real designs built with the APDS-9500, 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.
Circuit-DigestThe APDS-9500 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the APDS-9500 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 25.7 × 14.6 mm and carries around 54 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Gesture recognition-APDS9500 by Circuit-Digest.
Microcontrollers on boards using the APDS-9500
APDS-9500: common questions
Where can I find a APDS-9500 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the APDS-9500. 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 APDS-9500 use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the APDS-9500?
The median is 25.7 × 14.6 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the APDS-9500?
By GitHub stars, Gesture recognition-APDS9500 by Circuit-Digest, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the APDS-9500 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.