1 open source board using the MAX7221
Real designs built with the MAX7221, 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.
SukkoPeraThe MAX7221 in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the MAX7221 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 386.1 × 97 mm and carries around 247 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MechBoard16 by SukkoPera.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX7221
What boards using the MAX7221 are built for
MAX7221: common questions
Where can I find a MAX7221 reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX7221. 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 MAX7221 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX7221?
The median is 386.1 × 97 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX7221?
By GitHub stars, MechBoard16 by SukkoPera, with 6 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX7221 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.