5 open source boards using the ICM-45686
Real designs built with the ICM-45686, 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.
STM32Simpleflightcontroller
notaroomba
40 × 46 mm79 parts2LNo license16
ESP32Koganeee
Sujay-Golla
66 × 71 mm92 parts4LMIT1
STM32STM32-FlightController
premvy
40 × 44.8 mm79 parts2LMIT1
RP2040/RP2350Sol-Mk.-I
HIIACODER
78.2 × 46.8 mm72 parts4LMIT1
STM32Flight controller
GodOfStrategy
77.4 × 45.1 mm78 parts2LNo license0
The ICM-45686 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the ICM-45686 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 66 × 46 mm and carries around 79 components.
60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 60% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Simpleflightcontroller by notaroomba.
Parts used alongside the ICM-45686
Microcontrollers on boards using the ICM-45686
What boards using the ICM-45686 are built for
ICM-45686: common questions
Where can I find a ICM-45686 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the ICM-45686. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
What parts are used alongside the ICM-45686?
The BQ25883RGER, STM32F722RETX, BMP580, LMR51430 and TPS63070RNMR appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the ICM-45686 use?
Most are built on STM32 (3), ESP32 (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the ICM-45686?
The median is 66 × 46 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the ICM-45686?
By GitHub stars, Simpleflightcontroller by notaroomba, with 16 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the ICM-45686 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.