3 open source boards using the BMX160

Real designs built with the BMX160, 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 BMX160 in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the BMX160 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 90.2 × 95.9 mm and carries around 196 components.

67% use four copper layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Mainboard by pycubed.

Microcontrollers on boards using the BMX160

BMX160: common questions

Where can I find a BMX160 reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the BMX160. 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 BMX160?

The ADM1176-1ARMZ-R7, ATSAMD51J19A-AU, BQ25883RGER, MAX706RESA and RFM98PW appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the BMX160 use?

Most are built on Microchip SAM (2) and ESP32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the BMX160?

The median is 90.2 × 95.9 mm, and 33% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the BMX160?

By GitHub stars, Mainboard by pycubed, with 96 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the BMX160 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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