4 open source boards using the RGB_WS2811
Real designs built with the RGB_WS2811, 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.
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wyolum
243.8 × 121.9 mm311 partsNo license0
AVR/ArduinoSmartRGB
243.8 × 15.2 mm53 partsNo license1
Equinox
76.2 × 55 mm15 partsNo license1
Equinox Mech append
76.3 × 147.3 mm15 partsNo license1
The RGB_WS2811 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the RGB_WS2811 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 160 × 88.5 mm and carries around 34 components.
0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is SmartRGB by wyolum.
Microcontrollers on boards using the RGB_WS2811
RGB_WS2811: common questions
Where can I find a RGB_WS2811 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the RGB_WS2811. 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 RGB_WS2811 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1).
How big is a typical board using the RGB_WS2811?
The median is 160 × 88.5 mm.
What is the most popular open source board using the RGB_WS2811?
By GitHub stars, SmartRGB by wyolum, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the RGB_WS2811 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.