10 open source boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD
Real designs built with the XIAO-RP2040-SMD, 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/RP2350Pxlboard
taciturnaxolotl
72.8 × 83.8 mm79 parts2LMIT2
RP2040/RP2350Keyboard matrix
kermitsgonnakermicide
192.8 × 23 mm131 parts2LNo license0
RP2040/RP2350The crux
ayoreis
190.5 × 73.4 mm61 parts2LNo license0
RP2040/RP2350ControlBoard
ConfusedHello
76 × 76 mm27 parts2LNo license2
RP2040/RP2350Pixeldustactual
hackclub
114.3 × 40.3 mm268 parts2LNo license7
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
feastorg
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LCC0-1.01
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
sinismylastname
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LNo license1
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
AM1NOM
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LMIT0
RP2040/RP2350XIAO
jadenvv
203.1 × 125.1 mm21 parts2LNo license1
RP2040/RP2350PixelDoro
98.2 × 88.8 mm40 parts2LNo license7
The XIAO-RP2040-SMD in open source designs
The gallery holds 10 open source boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD from 9 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 191.6 × 86.3 mm and carries around 34 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 30% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Pixeldustactual by hackclub.
Parts used alongside the XIAO-RP2040-SMD
Microcontrollers on boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD
What boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD are built for
XIAO-RP2040-SMD: common questions
Where can I find a XIAO-RP2040-SMD reference design?
Each of the 10 boards on this page is a real design using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD. 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-RP2040-SMD?
The XIAO-ESP32-C3-DIP, XIAO-ESP32-C3-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C5-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C6-DIP and XIAO-ESP32-C6-SMD appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (10).
How big is a typical board using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD?
The median is 191.6 × 86.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD?
By GitHub stars, Pixeldustactual by hackclub, with 7 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the XIAO-RP2040-SMD 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.