17 open source boards using the ATmega328-PU

Real designs built with the ATmega328-PU, 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 ATmega328-PU in open source designs

The gallery holds 17 open source boards using the ATmega328-PU from 15 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 140.8 × 94.9 mm and carries around 76 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 41% carry an open source license.

The most starred is J2o Board by qbancoffee.

Parts used alongside the ATmega328-PU

Microcontrollers on boards using the ATmega328-PU

ATmega328-PU: common questions

Where can I find a ATmega328-PU reference design?

Each of the 17 boards on this page is a real design using the ATmega328-PU. 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 ATmega328-PU use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (17).

How big is a typical board using the ATmega328-PU?

The median is 140.8 × 94.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the ATmega328-PU?

By GitHub stars, J2o Board by qbancoffee, with 236 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the ATmega328-PU 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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