4 open source boards using the MCP23008-E_SS
Real designs built with the MCP23008-E_SS, 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.
Electricui arena
electricui
220 × 120 mm253 parts4LMIT27
ESP32Eumesmo 24V 16xIn/16xOut/1-Wire Module
thermseekr
128 × 67.8 mm320 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.06
Hermes-Lite Jumper With IO
softerhardware
21.9 × 51.7 mm12 parts2LNo license372
Hermes-Lite Small IO Expansion
18.4 × 12.5 mm6 parts2LNo license372
The MCP23008-E_SS in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the MCP23008-E_SS from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 74.9 × 59.8 mm and carries around 133 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 25% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Hermes-Lite Jumper With IO by softerhardware.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MCP23008-E_SS
What boards using the MCP23008-E_SS are built for
MCP23008-E_SS: common questions
Where can I find a MCP23008-E_SS reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the MCP23008-E_SS. 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 MCP23008-E_SS use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MCP23008-E_SS?
The median is 74.9 × 59.8 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MCP23008-E_SS?
By GitHub stars, Hermes-Lite Jumper With IO by softerhardware, with 372 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MCP23008-E_SS 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.