11 open source boards using the L7809

Real designs built with the L7809, 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 L7809 in open source designs

The gallery holds 11 open source boards using the L7809 from 10 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 70 mm and carries around 63 components.

82% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 45% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Mainboard by Cluradev.

Parts used alongside the L7809

Microcontrollers on boards using the L7809

What boards using the L7809 are built for

L7809: common questions

Where can I find a L7809 reference design?

Each of the 11 boards on this page is a real design using the L7809. 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 L7809?

The ATTINY85-20PU, LM339 and NE555 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the L7809 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (2), ESP32 (2) and STM32 (2).

How big is a typical board using the L7809?

The median is 100 × 70 mm, and 82% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the L7809?

By GitHub stars, Mainboard by Cluradev, with 119 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the L7809 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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