1 open source board using the GY-521
Real designs built with the GY-521, 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.
BamdadKhThe GY-521 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the GY-521 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 25 × 100 mm and carries around 11 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is ArduinoLightsaber by BamdadKh.
Microcontrollers on boards using the GY-521
What boards using the GY-521 are built for
GY-521: common questions
Where can I find a GY-521 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the GY-521. 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 GY-521 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the GY-521?
The median is 25 × 100 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the GY-521?
By GitHub stars, ArduinoLightsaber by BamdadKh, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the GY-521 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.