3 open source boards using the LM2596-Step-Down

Real designs built with the LM2596-Step-Down, 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.

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The LM2596-Step-Down in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the LM2596-Step-Down from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 99.5 × 99.5 mm and carries around 153 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Balancer by kwiecinski.

Microcontrollers on boards using the LM2596-Step-Down

ESP32 1

What boards using the LM2596-Step-Down are built for

LM2596-Step-Down: common questions

Where can I find a LM2596-Step-Down reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596-Step-Down. 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 LM2596-Step-Down use?

Most are built on ESP32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the LM2596-Step-Down?

The median is 99.5 × 99.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596-Step-Down?

By GitHub stars, Balancer by kwiecinski, with 3 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596-Step-Down 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.