33 open source boards using the 7805

Real designs built with the 7805, 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 7805 in open source designs

The gallery holds 33 open source boards using the 7805 from 27 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 99.7 × 76.1 mm and carries around 61 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 36% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Mfx link2 by GBert.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 7805

7805: common questions

Where can I find a 7805 reference design?

Each of the 33 boards on this page is a real design using the 7805. 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 7805?

The 24C16, DS1307, L293D, 40PIN_Breakout and LCD-jhd12864e-xl appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 7805 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (5), PIC (5), NXP (1) and STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the 7805?

The median is 99.7 × 76.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 7805?

By GitHub stars, Mfx link2 by GBert, with 99 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 7805 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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