5 open source boards using the UNIVERSE5V
Real designs built with the UNIVERSE5V, 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.
Raspberry PiPi CM4 16
computergeek1507
142.1 × 106 mm113 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.078
BBB 16
148.8 × 116.9 mm92 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.078
Pi Zero W 16
142.1 × 93 mm92 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.078
PB 16
148.1 × 102.6 mm83 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.078
RP2040/RP2350Smart Reciver Max Exp Pico
102 × 60 mm30 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.078
The UNIVERSE5V in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the UNIVERSE5V from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 142.1 × 102.6 mm and carries around 92 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Pi CM4 16 by computergeek1507.
Microcontrollers on boards using the UNIVERSE5V
What boards using the UNIVERSE5V are built for
UNIVERSE5V: common questions
Where can I find a UNIVERSE5V reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the UNIVERSE5V. 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 UNIVERSE5V use?
Most are built on Raspberry Pi (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the UNIVERSE5V?
The median is 142.1 × 102.6 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the UNIVERSE5V?
By GitHub stars, Pi CM4 16 by computergeek1507, with 78 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the UNIVERSE5V 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.