5 open source boards using the MAX7490

Real designs built with the MAX7490, 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.

The MAX7490 in open source designs

The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the MAX7490 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 101.3 × 106.2 mm and carries around 243 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Allcolours by microresearch.

Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX7490

MAX7490: common questions

Where can I find a MAX7490 reference design?

Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX7490. 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 MAX7490 use?

Most are built on STM32 (5).

How big is a typical board using the MAX7490?

The median is 101.3 × 106.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the MAX7490?

By GitHub stars, Allcolours by microresearch, with 15 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX7490 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.

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