7 open source boards using the WS2811
Real designs built with the 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.
- schematic only · 139 partsESP32
GrowHub
Ajakovski
139 partsMIT2 
WS2811 LED Driver 24 (2 Signals)
jgraichen
140 × 25 mm16 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.01
RGB 2x2 with WS2811
sullyjason
41.9 × 59.7 mm27 parts2LNo license1
WS2811 LED Driver 12 (1 Signal)
140 × 25 mm12 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.01
WS2811 LED Driver 9LS (2 Lichtsperrsignal)
60 × 45 mm8 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.01
WS2811 LED Driver 6LS (1 Lichtsperrsignal)
60 × 45 mm7 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.01
Ws2811
Tert2
83 × 100 mm15 parts2LNo license0
The WS2811 in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the WS2811 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 71.5 × 45 mm and carries around 15 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 71% carry an open source license.
The most starred is GrowHub by Ajakovski.
Microcontrollers on boards using the WS2811
What boards using the WS2811 are built for
WS2811: common questions
Where can I find a WS2811 reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the 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 WS2811 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the WS2811?
The median is 71.5 × 45 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the WS2811?
By GitHub stars, GrowHub by Ajakovski, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 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.