2 open source boards using the MAX6920
Real designs built with the MAX6920, 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.
ESP32OTlight
opeRaptor
90 × 55 mm60 parts2LNo license5
PICILV2-7-5 VFD Display
biomurph
92 × 76 mm50 parts2LGPL-3.03
The MAX6920 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the MAX6920 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 91 × 65.5 mm and carries around 55 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is OTlight by opeRaptor.
What boards using the MAX6920 are built for
MAX6920: common questions
Where can I find a MAX6920 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX6920. 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 MAX6920 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1) and PIC (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX6920?
The median is 91 × 65.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX6920?
By GitHub stars, OTlight by opeRaptor, with 5 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX6920 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.