1 open source board using the APDS-9960

Real designs built with the APDS-9960, 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 APDS-9960 in open source designs

The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the APDS-9960 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 120 × 60 mm and carries around 295 components.

100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is ZynqPCB by juliancoy.

Microcontrollers on boards using the APDS-9960

What boards using the APDS-9960 are built for

APDS-9960: common questions

Where can I find a APDS-9960 reference design?

Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the APDS-9960. 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-9960 use?

Most are built on FPGA (1).

How big is a typical board using the APDS-9960?

The median is 120 × 60 mm.

What is the most popular open source board using the APDS-9960?

By GitHub stars, ZynqPCB by juliancoy, with 74 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the APDS-9960 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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