1 open source board using the DcStepDown_LM2596
Real designs built with the DcStepDown_LM2596, 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.
MitchBradleyThe DcStepDown_LM2596 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the DcStepDown_LM2596 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 157.5 × 97.8 mm and carries around 70 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Esp32PrinterController by MitchBradley.
Microcontrollers on boards using the DcStepDown_LM2596
What boards using the DcStepDown_LM2596 are built for
DcStepDown_LM2596: common questions
Where can I find a DcStepDown_LM2596 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the DcStepDown_LM2596. 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 DcStepDown_LM2596 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the DcStepDown_LM2596?
The median is 157.5 × 97.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the DcStepDown_LM2596?
By GitHub stars, Esp32PrinterController by MitchBradley, with 16 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the DcStepDown_LM2596 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.