3 open source boards using the FT232RQ
Real designs built with the FT232RQ, 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.
TI MSP430/CCMSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce
upsidedownlabs
18.5 × 65.8 mm31 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.021
FTDI-MCU-Programmer
Smartech-git
38.2 × 19 mm16 parts2LNo license3
STM32CentralCommand
AlanFord
61.2 × 54.5 mm55 parts2LNo license0
The FT232RQ in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the FT232RQ from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 38.2 × 54.5 mm and carries around 31 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 33% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce by upsidedownlabs.
Microcontrollers on boards using the FT232RQ
What boards using the FT232RQ are built for
FT232RQ: common questions
Where can I find a FT232RQ reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the FT232RQ. 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 FT232RQ use?
Most are built on STM32 (1) and TI MSP430/CC (1).
How big is a typical board using the FT232RQ?
The median is 38.2 × 54.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the FT232RQ?
By GitHub stars, MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce by upsidedownlabs, with 21 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT232RQ 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.