7 open source boards using the LM2596S
Real designs built with the LM2596S, 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.
- schematic only · 11 partsESP8266
RGB-LED-Fire-Exit-Light
Slush-Code
11 partsApache-2.01 
MJBOTS-CubeSat
danielwilczak101
88.1 × 82.7 mm15 parts2LNo license4
Pi HAT Simple V3
68.8 × 71.3 mm11 parts2LNo license4
AVR/ArduinoPi HAT V4 Simple
78.1 × 71.3 mm8 parts2LNo license4
Pi HAT V5 Simple
78.1 × 71.3 mm8 parts2LNo license4
ESP32ESP32 MOTOR KIT PRINT
odobot
66 × 60 mm12 parts2LNo license1
CubeSat
88 × 73 mm5 parts2LNo license4
The LM2596S in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the LM2596S from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 78.1 × 71.3 mm and carries around 11 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 14% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MJBOTS-CubeSat by danielwilczak101.
Microcontrollers on boards using the LM2596S
What boards using the LM2596S are built for
LM2596S: common questions
Where can I find a LM2596S reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596S. 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 LM2596S use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1), ESP32 (1) and ESP8266 (1).
How big is a typical board using the LM2596S?
The median is 78.1 × 71.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596S?
By GitHub stars, MJBOTS-CubeSat by danielwilczak101, with 4 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596S 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.