7 open source boards using the MAX31856
Real designs built with the MAX31856, 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.
STM32Lre avio daq2
IITB-Rocket-Team-Avionics
4.5 × 13.4 mm136 parts2LMIT4
NXPCaelus
CaelusRocketry
247.7 × 178.4 mm89 parts2LNo license1
Calcifer
lowdrant
65 × 56 mm32 parts2LGPL-3.01
ESP32Ricardo-Stark
icl-rocketry
117 × 49 mm298 parts6LNo license0
ESP32Ricardo-Kermit
85 × 43 mm194 parts4LMIT0
Pulse Gen daughter
rafal-zasada
72.3 × 104.7 mm97 parts4LNo license0
NXPOld
9.1 × 65.5 mm85 parts2LNo license1
The MAX31856 in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the MAX31856 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 72.3 × 56 mm and carries around 97 components.
57% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 43% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Lre avio daq2 by IITB-Rocket-Team-Avionics.
Parts used alongside the MAX31856
What boards using the MAX31856 are built for
MAX31856: common questions
Where can I find a MAX31856 reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX31856. 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 MAX31856?
The SN65HVD230, AP2205-W5-7, ESP32-S3, LM66200DRLR and MAX77827AEFD+T appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the MAX31856 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2), NXP (2) and STM32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX31856?
The median is 72.3 × 56 mm, and 57% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX31856?
By GitHub stars, Lre avio daq2 by IITB-Rocket-Team-Avionics, with 4 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX31856 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.