6 open source boards using the RFM69HCW
Real designs built with the RFM69HCW, 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.
ESP8266TranspOtterNG
Jana-Marie
100 × 45 mm59 parts2LNo license51
RP2040/RP2350Node v5 0 0
VTC-WISDOM
45.7 × 76.2 mm95 parts4LCERN-OHL-W-2.02
ESP32ESP32S3 Audio Cam POE
jharvey
109.4 × 129.7 mm320 parts4LMIT1
ESP32ESP32 LORA Chat
121.9 × 101.6 mm222 parts4LGPL-3.01
RP2040/RP2350Pico2-demo
76.2 × 101.6 mm33 parts2LCERN-OHL-W-2.02- schematic only · 81 partsRP2040/RP2350
Node v7 0 0
81 parts6LCERN-OHL-W-2.02
The RFM69HCW in open source designs
The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the RFM69HCW from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 101.6 mm and carries around 88 components.
67% use four copper layers or more, and 83% carry an open source license.
The most starred is TranspOtterNG by Jana-Marie.
Parts used alongside the RFM69HCW
Microcontrollers on boards using the RFM69HCW
What boards using the RFM69HCW are built for
RFM69HCW: common questions
Where can I find a RFM69HCW reference design?
Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the RFM69HCW. 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 RFM69HCW use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (3), ESP32 (2) and ESP8266 (1).
How big is a typical board using the RFM69HCW?
The median is 100 × 101.6 mm, and 33% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the RFM69HCW?
By GitHub stars, TranspOtterNG by Jana-Marie, with 51 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the RFM69HCW 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.