2 open source boards using the FT231XS

Real designs built with the FT231XS, 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 FT231XS in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the FT231XS from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 127 × 75.4 mm and carries around 160 components.

100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Ulx3s by emard.

Microcontrollers on boards using the FT231XS

What boards using the FT231XS are built for

FT231XS: common questions

Where can I find a FT231XS reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the FT231XS. 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 FT231XS use?

Most are built on ESP32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the FT231XS?

The median is 127 × 75.4 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the FT231XS?

By GitHub stars, Ulx3s by emard, with 463 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT231XS 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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