2 open source boards using the Pad 5

Real designs built with the Pad 5, 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 Pad 5 in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the Pad 5 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 20.5 × 33.5 mm and carries around 68 components.

100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is MyoBand Main by SonDinh23.

Microcontrollers on boards using the Pad 5

What boards using the Pad 5 are built for

Pad 5: common questions

Where can I find a Pad 5 reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the Pad 5. 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 Pad 5 use?

Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (1).

How big is a typical board using the Pad 5?

The median is 20.5 × 33.5 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the Pad 5?

By GitHub stars, MyoBand Main by SonDinh23, with 4 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the Pad 5 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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