8 open source boards using the L7812CV
Real designs built with the L7812CV, 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.
MTS module
TU-Darmstadt-APQ
160 × 100 mm128 parts2LCERN-OHL-1.23
AVR/ArduinoTail lights
chrskly
145 × 115 mm118 parts2LNo license2
PDH-module
160 × 100 mm82 parts2LCERN-OHL-1.21
AVR/ArduinoNixie Clock
haXoru5
140 × 60 mm34 parts2LNo license1
MFOS Wall-Wart PSU (Eurorack)
ckarcz
80 × 100 mm46 parts2LMIT0
AVR/ArduinoNixie Clock
140 × 60 mm22 parts2LNo license1
Cvbs effects
44.5 × 39.5 mm25 parts2LMIT0- schematic only · 29 parts
Cvbs decomposer
29 parts2LMIT0
The L7812CV in open source designs
The gallery holds 8 open source boards using the L7812CV from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 140 × 100 mm and carries around 40 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 63% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MTS module by TU-Darmstadt-APQ.
Parts used alongside the L7812CV
Microcontrollers on boards using the L7812CV
What boards using the L7812CV are built for
L7812CV: common questions
Where can I find a L7812CV reference design?
Each of the 8 boards on this page is a real design using the L7812CV. 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 L7812CV?
The ADA4898-2YRDZ, L7808CV, L7908CV, LT1568CGN#PBF and LT3045EMSE#PBF appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the L7812CV use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (3).
How big is a typical board using the L7812CV?
The median is 140 × 100 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the L7812CV?
By GitHub stars, MTS module by TU-Darmstadt-APQ, with 3 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the L7812CV 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.