1 open source board using the PCA9685PW
Real designs built with the PCA9685PW, 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.
AgOpenGPS-OfficialThe PCA9685PW in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the PCA9685PW from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 145 × 108 mm and carries around 88 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is RC14 by AgOpenGPS-Official.
Microcontrollers on boards using the PCA9685PW
What boards using the PCA9685PW are built for
PCA9685PW: common questions
Where can I find a PCA9685PW reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the PCA9685PW. 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 PCA9685PW use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the PCA9685PW?
The median is 145 × 108 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the PCA9685PW?
By GitHub stars, RC14 by AgOpenGPS-Official, with 20 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the PCA9685PW 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.