6 open source boards using the MAX481E
Real designs built with the MAX481E, 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.
AVR/Arduino1. PDU
SshgurkiratSingh
149.5 × 113 mm106 parts4LNo license2
AVR/ArduinoDecoder
ksmonkey123
97.5 × 67.1 mm66 parts2LMIT1
RP2040/RP23502. IndicationBoard
87.9 × 46.5 mm57 parts4LNo license2
ESP32Main board
jevans3142
144.8 × 78.7 mm29 parts2LNo license1
Controller uno shield
54 × 53.3 mm22 parts2LMIT1
AVR/ArduinoController
68.8 × 45.7 mm19 parts2LMIT1
The MAX481E in open source designs
The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the MAX481E from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 92.7 × 60.2 mm and carries around 43 components.
67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 1. PDU by SshgurkiratSingh.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX481E
What boards using the MAX481E are built for
MAX481E: common questions
Where can I find a MAX481E reference design?
Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX481E. 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 MAX481E use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (3), ESP32 (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX481E?
The median is 92.7 × 60.2 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX481E?
By GitHub stars, 1. PDU by SshgurkiratSingh, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX481E 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.