3 open source boards using the RN4020
Real designs built with the RN4020, 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.
Display and comms board
LeHack
95.2 × 54.2 mm26 parts2LCustom license3
Lisashield
paparazzi
20 × 20 mm10 parts2LNo license154
Poncho Mediano - Bluetooth RN4020
Nicowars
49 × 66.2 mm9 parts2LNo license1
The RN4020 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the RN4020 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 49 × 54.2 mm and carries around 10 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Lisashield by paparazzi.
What boards using the RN4020 are built for
RN4020: common questions
Where can I find a RN4020 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the RN4020. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the RN4020?
The median is 49 × 54.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the RN4020?
By GitHub stars, Lisashield by paparazzi, with 154 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the RN4020 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.