26 open source boards using the FT232RL
Real designs built with the FT232RL, 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.
ESP32KbxIRBlaster
kbx81
69.9 × 66.5 mm86 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.056
ESP32ClimateSprinklerController
217 × 108 mm189 parts2LNo license54
STM32Frankenso
rusefi
154.1 × 161.7 mm614 parts2LNo license48
AVR/ArduinoLimeRFE
myriadrf
141.1 × 178.5 mm1325 partsNo license28
AMBE3003USB
phl0
95 × 85 mm81 parts2LCC-BY-NC-4.018
TI MSP430/CCPCB Laser Exposer II
terjeio
98.5 × 50 mm34 parts2LCERN-OHL-1.217
AVR/ArduinoDigitalTemperatureController
charlesbaynham
80 × 100 mm163 parts4LNo license14
AVR/ArduinoGP22 RF Photon Correllation
100 × 100 mm116 parts4LNo license11
STM32Lboard2
electrodyssey
203.2 × 101.6 mm214 parts4LLGPL-3.07
Megasquirt-MS3-Bootloader
pggood
83.4 × 68.5 mm79 parts4LNo license7
Osa103k
k3it
82.6 × 53 mm267 parts2LNo license6
ESP32Vandal
blinken
147 × 92 mm213 parts2LGPL-3.06
AVR/ArduinoMhi xy bus
iblue
91.4 × 40.6 mm66 parts2LNo license6
AVR/ArduinoTaggerMainboard
Infinitag
158 × 34 mm55 parts2LNo license6
AVR/ArduinoNicoEFI-ECU-Speeduino mega2561
NicoEFI
85 × 100 mm135 parts2LNo license5
ESP32PCB-LEDs-Controller
MbFredys
134.4 × 106.7 mm36 parts2LCERN-OHL-W-2.05
Specter
zenos01
65 × 67 mm72 parts4LNo license4
AVR/ArduinoSpot Welder Hardware
andrewvh4
263.7 × 182.9 mm150 parts2LNo license0
AVR/ArduinoDigital synth
giacomogramaglia
165 × 90.1 mm135 parts2LNo license0
HW-RAK3172-EaseBoard
J-Rios
50 × 60 mm46 parts2LNo license0
AVR/ArduinoAmiga Drawbridge
tebl
90 × 94 mm18 parts2LNo license51
PBC TP Final - Tarjeta Expación GEO HCAL
brengi
60 × 96 mm141 parts2LNo license7
Osa103k backup
82.6 × 53 mm267 parts2LNo license6
Raspberry PiCM5IO
160 × 90 mm62 parts4LNo license4
Timer usb board v0 2
miniscope
40 × 40 mm29 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.02
JCMuac
stonedDiscord
40 × 82 mm42 parts2LBSD-2-Clause4
The FT232RL in open source designs
The gallery holds 26 open source boards using the FT232RL from 24 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 93.2 × 90 mm and carries around 101 components.
72% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 27% carry an open source license.
The most starred is KbxIRBlaster by kbx81.
Parts used alongside the FT232RL
Microcontrollers on boards using the FT232RL
What boards using the FT232RL are built for
FT232RL: common questions
Where can I find a FT232RL reference design?
Each of the 26 boards on this page is a real design using the FT232RL. 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 FT232RL?
The AMS1117-3.3, ATMEGA328P-A, ESP32-WROOM-32, ISO7242 and SN65HVD230 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the FT232RL use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (9), ESP32 (4), STM32 (2) and Raspberry Pi (1).
How big is a typical board using the FT232RL?
The median is 93.2 × 90 mm, and 72% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the FT232RL?
By GitHub stars, KbxIRBlaster by kbx81, with 56 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT232RL 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.