4 open source boards using the FT230XS-U

Real designs built with the FT230XS-U, 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 FT230XS-U in open source designs

The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the FT230XS-U from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 90 × 86.8 mm and carries around 78 components.

50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.

The most starred is RetroZ SBC for S80 by formix.

Microcontrollers on boards using the FT230XS-U

What boards using the FT230XS-U are built for

FT230XS-U: common questions

Where can I find a FT230XS-U reference design?

Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the FT230XS-U. 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 FT230XS-U use?

Most are built on STM32 (2) and AVR/Arduino (1).

How big is a typical board using the FT230XS-U?

The median is 90 × 86.8 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the FT230XS-U?

By GitHub stars, RetroZ SBC for S80 by formix, with 22 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT230XS-U 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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