5 open source boards using the ARDUINO_MICRO

Real designs built with the ARDUINO_MICRO, 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 ARDUINO_MICRO in open source designs

The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the ARDUINO_MICRO from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 161.8 × 88.9 mm and carries around 47 components.

80% use four copper layers or more, and 60% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Backplane by greyltc.

Microcontrollers on boards using the ARDUINO_MICRO

What boards using the ARDUINO_MICRO are built for

ARDUINO_MICRO: common questions

Where can I find a ARDUINO_MICRO reference design?

Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the ARDUINO_MICRO. 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 ARDUINO_MICRO use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (5).

How big is a typical board using the ARDUINO_MICRO?

The median is 161.8 × 88.9 mm, and 20% are two-layer designs.

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

By GitHub stars, Backplane by greyltc, with 0 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the ARDUINO_MICRO 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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