3 open source boards using the MCP2561
Real designs built with the MCP2561, 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.
PICCANBuster
GBert
100 × 100 mm177 parts2LNo license99
NXPCAN-CCD bus
xerootg
107.7 × 85.1 mm83 parts2LNo license12
PICAll in One Railroad Interface
85 × 56.5 mm151 parts2LNo license99
The MCP2561 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the MCP2561 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 85.1 mm and carries around 151 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is CANBuster by GBert.
MCP2561: common questions
Where can I find a MCP2561 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the MCP2561. 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 MCP2561 use?
Most are built on PIC (2) and NXP (1).
How big is a typical board using the MCP2561?
The median is 100 × 85.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MCP2561?
By GitHub stars, CANBuster by GBert, with 99 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MCP2561 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.