2 open source boards using the ICE40 FPGA

Real designs built with the ICE40 FPGA, 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 ICE40 FPGA in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the ICE40 FPGA from 2 GitHub repositories; carries around 187 components.

0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Fieldratchet by JacobFV.

Microcontrollers on boards using the ICE40 FPGA

What boards using the ICE40 FPGA are built for

ICE40 FPGA: common questions

Where can I find a ICE40 FPGA reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the ICE40 FPGA. 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 ICE40 FPGA?

The ADS131 adc, AM62 SoC, BMI270 imu, BMP390 baro and DRV8353 ch0 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the ICE40 FPGA use?

Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (2).

What is the most popular open source board using the ICE40 FPGA?

By GitHub stars, Fieldratchet by JacobFV, with 1 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the ICE40 FPGA 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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