2 open source boards using the LM2596T-12
Real designs built with the LM2596T-12, 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.
Odour stimulator
Sussex-Neuroscience
63 × 110.5 mm50 parts2LGPL-3.06
Carte de puissance Euro
Rami-Troudi
87.1 × 81.1 mm30 parts2LNo license1
The LM2596T-12 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the LM2596T-12 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 75.1 × 95.8 mm and carries around 40 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Odour stimulator by Sussex-Neuroscience.
LM2596T-12: common questions
Where can I find a LM2596T-12 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596T-12. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the LM2596T-12?
The median is 75.1 × 95.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596T-12?
By GitHub stars, Odour stimulator by Sussex-Neuroscience, with 6 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596T-12 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.