2 open source boards using the MAX7219CWG
Real designs built with the MAX7219CWG, 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.
DispBrd Drv SMD
MobiFlight
38.2 × 22.1 mm10 parts2LGPL-3.0123
Elec
OpenA3XX
322.4 × 106.5 mm136 parts2LCC-BY-NC-4.09
The MAX7219CWG in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the MAX7219CWG from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 180.3 × 64.3 mm and carries around 73 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is DispBrd Drv SMD by MobiFlight.
What boards using the MAX7219CWG are built for
MAX7219CWG: common questions
Where can I find a MAX7219CWG reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX7219CWG. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the MAX7219CWG?
The median is 180.3 × 64.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX7219CWG?
By GitHub stars, DispBrd Drv SMD by MobiFlight, with 123 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX7219CWG 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.