6 open source boards using the DRV8838
Real designs built with the DRV8838, 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.
Microchip SAMRomi unified board advanced
WPIRoboticsEngineering
125.1 × 125.7 mm91 parts4LNo license1
STM32ME-507-Mechanical-Control-System-Design
ArathBV
69 × 69 mm78 parts4LNo license0
STM32Mercury v2
Teruru-52
72.8 × 100 mm147 parts2LNo license1
Romi unified board-2layer
125.1 × 125.7 mm71 parts4LNo license1
Romi unified board
125.1 × 125.7 mm68 parts4LNo license1
Romi unified board-2layer-PRE
125.1 × 125.7 mm68 parts4LNo license1
The DRV8838 in open source designs
The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the DRV8838 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 125.1 × 125.7 mm and carries around 75 components.
83% use four copper layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Mercury v2-pcb by Teruru-52.
Microcontrollers on boards using the DRV8838
What boards using the DRV8838 are built for
DRV8838: common questions
Where can I find a DRV8838 reference design?
Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the DRV8838. 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 DRV8838 use?
Most are built on STM32 (2) and Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the DRV8838?
The median is 125.1 × 125.7 mm, and 17% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the DRV8838?
By GitHub stars, Mercury v2-pcb by Teruru-52, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the DRV8838 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.