60 open source boards using the AMS1117

Real designs built with the AMS1117, 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 AMS1117 in open source designs

The gallery holds 60 open source boards using the AMS1117 from 46 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 57.2 × 55 mm and carries around 44 components.

86% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 42% carry an open source license.

The most starred is M8SBC-486 by maniekx86.

Microcontrollers on boards using the AMS1117

AMS1117: common questions

Where can I find a AMS1117 reference design?

Each of the 60 boards on this page is a real design using the AMS1117. 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 AMS1117?

The ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, CH340C, ESP32-WROOM-32, 74HC14 and AMS1117-3.3 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the AMS1117 use?

Most are built on ESP32 (21), STM32 (9), RISC-V (8) and RP2040/RP2350 (5).

How big is a typical board using the AMS1117?

The median is 57.2 × 55 mm, and 86% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the AMS1117?

By GitHub stars, M8SBC-486 by maniekx86, with 253 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the AMS1117 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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