2 open source boards using the TLC5940
Real designs built with the TLC5940, 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.
AVR/ArduinoWifire16
propane-and-electrons
203.2 × 82.6 mm152 partsNo license6
AVR/ArduinoControl
pbrook
88.9 × 58.4 mm45 parts2LNo license0
The TLC5940 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the TLC5940 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 146 × 70.5 mm and carries around 99 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Wifire16 by propane-and-electrons.
Microcontrollers on boards using the TLC5940
What boards using the TLC5940 are built for
TLC5940: common questions
Where can I find a TLC5940 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the TLC5940. 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 TLC5940 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (2).
How big is a typical board using the TLC5940?
The median is 146 × 70.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the TLC5940?
By GitHub stars, Wifire16 by propane-and-electrons, with 6 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the TLC5940 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.