4 open source boards using the BQ25185
Real designs built with the BQ25185, 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.
SolarMeshtasticNode
h0lad
66.9 × 87 mm46 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.038
SolarMeshtasticNodeMini
33 × 47 mm35 parts4LNo license9
STM32Stm32 bluet pill
brendose
45.5 × 19.6 mm81 parts4LNo license1
STM32SolarLoRaBox
71.3 × 92.8 mm52 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.01
The BQ25185 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the BQ25185 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 56.2 × 67 mm and carries around 49 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is SolarMeshtasticNode by h0lad.
Parts used alongside the BQ25185
Microcontrollers on boards using the BQ25185
What boards using the BQ25185 are built for
BQ25185: common questions
Where can I find a BQ25185 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the BQ25185. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
What parts are used alongside the BQ25185?
The APX803L05-32SA-7, HE9073A30MR, SS26_C5350986, HT-CT62 and TPS22917DBV appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the BQ25185 use?
Most are built on STM32 (2).
How big is a typical board using the BQ25185?
The median is 56.2 × 67 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the BQ25185?
By GitHub stars, SolarMeshtasticNode by h0lad, with 38 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the BQ25185 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.