2 open source boards using the X Axis

Real designs built with the X Axis, 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.

The X Axis in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the X Axis from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 105.2 × 71.1 mm and carries around 72 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Onyx-Stepper-Motherboard by CuriousMotor.

Parts used alongside the X Axis

Microcontrollers on boards using the X Axis

What boards using the X Axis are built for

X Axis: common questions

Where can I find a X Axis reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the X Axis. 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 X Axis use?

Most are built on ESP32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the X Axis?

The median is 105.2 × 71.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the X Axis?

By GitHub stars, Onyx-Stepper-Motherboard by CuriousMotor, with 56 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the X Axis 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.

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