8 open source boards using the FT232RNL
Real designs built with the FT232RNL, 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.
AVR/ArduinoSatelliteController2.0
tokai-student-rocket-project
150 × 100 mm221 parts2LMIT2
YA usb ttl serial adapter
mastupristi
33.8 × 19 mm24 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.01
AVR/ArduinoSatelliteController
150 × 100 mm185 parts2LMIT2
STM32NX J401 Adapter
RealtimeRoboticsGroup
119.6 × 99.2 mm127 parts4LSHL-2.11
AVR/ArduinoLaunchController2.0
150 × 100 mm180 parts2LMIT2
AVR/ArduinoLaunchController
150 × 100 mm153 parts2LMIT2
AVR/ArduinoStatusPanel
121 × 92 mm36 parts2LMIT2
ESP32SatelliteNode
80 × 60 mm29 parts2LMIT2
The FT232RNL in open source designs
The gallery holds 8 open source boards using the FT232RNL from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 135.5 × 99.6 mm and carries around 140 components.
88% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 88% carry an open source license.
The most starred is SatelliteController2.0 by tokai-student-rocket-project.
Microcontrollers on boards using the FT232RNL
What boards using the FT232RNL are built for
FT232RNL: common questions
Where can I find a FT232RNL reference design?
Each of the 8 boards on this page is a real design using the FT232RNL. 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 FT232RNL use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (5), ESP32 (1) and STM32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the FT232RNL?
The median is 135.5 × 99.6 mm, and 88% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the FT232RNL?
By GitHub stars, SatelliteController2.0 by tokai-student-rocket-project, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT232RNL 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.