2 open source boards using the R-78E5-0.5
Real designs built with the R-78E5-0.5, 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.
PICRoomIO 001
jirihusak
58.2 × 63.9 mm80 parts2LGPL-3.04
PICRoomSensor 001 MCU
58.2 × 63.9 mm76 parts2LGPL-3.04
The R-78E5-0.5 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the R-78E5-0.5 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 58.2 × 63.9 mm and carries around 78 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is RoomIO 001 by jirihusak.
Microcontrollers on boards using the R-78E5-0.5
What boards using the R-78E5-0.5 are built for
R-78E5-0.5: common questions
Where can I find a R-78E5-0.5 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the R-78E5-0.5. 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 R-78E5-0.5 use?
Most are built on PIC (2).
How big is a typical board using the R-78E5-0.5?
The median is 58.2 × 63.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the R-78E5-0.5?
By GitHub stars, RoomIO 001 by jirihusak, with 4 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the R-78E5-0.5 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.