2 open source boards using the BQ21040DBVR

Real designs built with the BQ21040DBVR, 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 BQ21040DBVR in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the BQ21040DBVR from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 161.8 × 81 mm and carries around 124 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is XD-keyboard by samdoes-stuff.

Microcontrollers on boards using the BQ21040DBVR

What boards using the BQ21040DBVR are built for

BQ21040DBVR: common questions

Where can I find a BQ21040DBVR reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the BQ21040DBVR. 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 BQ21040DBVR use?

Most are built on Nordic nRF (1).

How big is a typical board using the BQ21040DBVR?

The median is 161.8 × 81 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the BQ21040DBVR?

By GitHub stars, XD-keyboard by samdoes-stuff, with 1 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the BQ21040DBVR 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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