1 open source board using the Placeholder

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

The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the Placeholder from 1 GitHub repository; carries around 96 components.

0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Game Boy Micro Schematic by HDR.

What boards using the Placeholder are built for

Placeholder: common questions

Where can I find a Placeholder reference design?

Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the Placeholder. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

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

By GitHub stars, Game Boy Micro Schematic by HDR, with 13 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the Placeholder 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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