6 open source boards using the MAX7219
Real designs built with the MAX7219, 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.
8x8-LED-matrix-Purple-MAX7219-board hardware design
SolderedElectronics
22 × 54 mm70 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.02
8x8-LED-matrix-Blue-MAX7219-board hardware design
22 × 54 mm70 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.01
8x8-LED-Matrix-Green-MAX7219-board hardware design
22 × 54 mm70 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.01
8x8-LED-matrix-White-MAX7219-board hardware design
22 × 54 mm70 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.01
ESP32SchrackCounter
bismarx-v1
140 × 60 mm75 parts4LNo license2
ESP32SchrackCounter
98.5 × 88.5 mm69 parts4LNo license2
The MAX7219 in open source designs
The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the MAX7219 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 22 × 54 mm and carries around 70 components.
67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.
The most starred is SchrackCounter by bismarx-v1.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX7219
What boards using the MAX7219 are built for
MAX7219: common questions
Where can I find a MAX7219 reference design?
Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX7219. 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 MAX7219 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2).
How big is a typical board using the MAX7219?
The median is 22 × 54 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX7219?
By GitHub stars, SchrackCounter by bismarx-v1, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX7219 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.