1 open source board using the KICKSTART

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

The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the KICKSTART from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 304.8 × 330.2 mm and carries around 599 components.

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

The most starred is Amiga 2000 EATX by jasonsbeer.

What boards using the KICKSTART are built for

KICKSTART: common questions

Where can I find a KICKSTART reference design?

Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the KICKSTART. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

How big is a typical board using the KICKSTART?

The median is 304.8 × 330.2 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.

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

By GitHub stars, Amiga 2000 EATX by jasonsbeer, with 198 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the KICKSTART 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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