10 open source boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP
Real designs built with the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP, 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.
RP2040/RP2350Tao Te Ching
sudo-apt-install-tap
278.2 × 89.7 mm98 parts2LNo license2
Nordic nRFTiny macropad
maker-lukas
38.1 × 57.2 mm16 parts2LNo license2
Nordic nRFVeekos
LegendPlayz83
83.7 × 141.4 mm43 parts2LMIT0
Nordic nRFTao Te Ching LEFT
138.1 × 89.7 mm49 parts2LNo license2
Nordic nRFScroll dial
20 × 44.7 mm12 parts2LNo license2
Nordic nRFTao Te Ching RIGHT
138.1 × 89.7 mm49 parts2LNo license2
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
sinismylastname
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LNo license1
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
feastorg
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LCC0-1.01
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
AM1NOM
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LMIT0
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
jadenvv
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LNo license1
The XIAO-nRF52840-DIP in open source designs
The gallery holds 10 open source boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP from 7 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 170.6 × 107.4 mm and carries around 21 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 30% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Tao Te Ching by sudo-apt-install-tap.
Parts used alongside the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP
Microcontrollers on boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP
What boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP are built for
XIAO-nRF52840-DIP: common questions
Where can I find a XIAO-nRF52840-DIP reference design?
Each of the 10 boards on this page is a real design using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
What parts are used alongside the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP?
The XIAO-nRF52840-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C3-DIP, XIAO-ESP32-C3-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C5-SMD and XIAO-ESP32-C6-DIP appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP use?
Most are built on Nordic nRF (5) and RP2040/RP2350 (5).
How big is a typical board using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP?
The median is 170.6 × 107.4 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP?
By GitHub stars, Tao Te Ching by sudo-apt-install-tap, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the XIAO-nRF52840-DIP 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.