2 open source boards using the TLC5940NT
Real designs built with the TLC5940NT, 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.
TLC5940 LED driver board
PinBus
75 × 50 mm28 parts2LGPL-3.01
BF-005
botanicfields
96.5 × 91.4 mm31 parts2LCC0-1.02
The TLC5940NT in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the TLC5940NT from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 85.8 × 70.7 mm and carries around 30 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is BF-005 by botanicfields.
TLC5940NT: common questions
Where can I find a TLC5940NT reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the TLC5940NT. 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 TLC5940NT?
The median is 85.8 × 70.7 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the TLC5940NT?
By GitHub stars, BF-005 by botanicfields, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the TLC5940NT 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.