12 open source boards using the 78L05

Real designs built with the 78L05, 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 78L05 in open source designs

The gallery holds 12 open source boards using the 78L05 from 6 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 55.4 × 108.6 mm and carries around 85 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Mfx link2 by GBert.

Parts used alongside the 78L05

Microcontrollers on boards using the 78L05

What boards using the 78L05 are built for

78L05: common questions

Where can I find a 78L05 reference design?

Each of the 12 boards on this page is a real design using the 78L05. 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 78L05 use?

Most are built on PIC (1).

How big is a typical board using the 78L05?

The median is 55.4 × 108.6 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 78L05?

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

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 78L05 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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