5 open source boards using the Mini360

Real designs built with the Mini360, 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 Mini360 in open source designs

The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the Mini360 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 65 × 50 mm and carries around 40 components.

60% use four copper layers or more, and 60% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe Breakout by m1geo.

Parts used alongside the Mini360

Microcontrollers on boards using the Mini360

Mini360: common questions

Where can I find a Mini360 reference design?

Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the Mini360. 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 Mini360 use?

Most are built on ESP8266 (2) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).

How big is a typical board using the Mini360?

The median is 65 × 50 mm, and 40% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the Mini360?

By GitHub stars, Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe Breakout by m1geo, with 87 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the Mini360 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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