5 open source boards using the LM2596T-5
Real designs built with the LM2596T-5, 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.
STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489
AidanHockey5
138.4 × 91.4 mm84 parts2LAGPL-3.0117
PICGPSDO
dewayne57
203.2 × 152.4 mm157 parts2LApache-2.00
ESP32Beehive
BeeHive-org
117.9 × 110 mm48 parts2LMIT13
ESP32Piezo amplifier
188.6 × 95.9 mm39 parts2LMIT13
Solenoid driver
45.5 × 48.5 mm17 parts2LMIT13
The LM2596T-5 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the LM2596T-5 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 138.4 × 95.8 mm and carries around 48 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 by AidanHockey5.
What boards using the LM2596T-5 are built for
LM2596T-5: common questions
Where can I find a LM2596T-5 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596T-5. 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 LM2596T-5 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2) and PIC (1).
How big is a typical board using the LM2596T-5?
The median is 138.4 × 95.8 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596T-5?
By GitHub stars, STM32 VGM Player YM2612 SN76489 by AidanHockey5, with 117 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596T-5 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.