17 open source boards using the DRV8874PWPR

Real designs built with the DRV8874PWPR, 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 DRV8874PWPR in open source designs

The gallery holds 17 open source boards using the DRV8874PWPR from 10 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 94 × 52.9 mm and carries around 80 components.

53% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 35% carry an open source license.

The most starred is EX-MotorShield8874 by DCC-EX.

Microcontrollers on boards using the DRV8874PWPR

DRV8874PWPR: common questions

Where can I find a DRV8874PWPR reference design?

Each of the 17 boards on this page is a real design using the DRV8874PWPR. 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 DRV8874PWPR?

The USBLC6-2SC6, 74HC04, 74HC08, 74HC32 and AMS1117-3.3 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the DRV8874PWPR use?

Most are built on ESP32 (7), STM32 (2) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).

How big is a typical board using the DRV8874PWPR?

The median is 94 × 52.9 mm, and 53% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the DRV8874PWPR?

By GitHub stars, EX-MotorShield8874 by DCC-EX, with 11 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the DRV8874PWPR 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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