10 open source boards using the ESP-12E
Real designs built with the ESP-12E, 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.
ESP8266Espway
espway
43 × 34.3 mm33 parts2LLGPL-3.0122
ESP8266PC-KHARON-386-MAIN
UzixLS
100 × 100 mm157 parts4LCC-BY-SA-4.0111
ESP8266DCHDMI
citrus3000psi
74 × 58.8 mm92 parts4LMIT49
ESP8266Split flap fae
codingcatgirl
40 × 80 mm39 parts2LApache-2.030
ESP8266Esp8266-led dimmer
stelioskat
36 × 31 mm10 parts2LMIT20
ESP8266ESP-Hiro
Chrismettal
100 × 50 mm79 parts2LGPL-3.015
ESP8266UnlockOslo
jonnor
65 × 56 mm89 parts2LMIT10
ESP8266Aria
adamjvr
80 × 27 mm70 parts4LNo license7
ESP8266Hw trials
forGGe
49.5 × 49.5 mm28 parts2LNo license3
ESP8266ESP12E-breakout
aleksejm
31.6 × 26.7 mm15 parts2LNo license7
The ESP-12E in open source designs
The gallery holds 10 open source boards using the ESP-12E from 10 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 57.3 × 49.8 mm and carries around 55 components.
70% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 70% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Espway by espway.
Microcontrollers on boards using the ESP-12E
What boards using the ESP-12E are built for
ESP-12E: common questions
Where can I find a ESP-12E reference design?
Each of the 10 boards on this page is a real design using the ESP-12E. 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 ESP-12E use?
Most are built on ESP8266 (10).
How big is a typical board using the ESP-12E?
The median is 57.3 × 49.8 mm, and 70% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the ESP-12E?
By GitHub stars, Espway by espway, with 122 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the ESP-12E 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.