11 open source boards using the L7905

Real designs built with the L7905, 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 L7905 in open source designs

The gallery holds 11 open source boards using the L7905 from 11 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 99.5 × 69.9 mm and carries around 40 components.

91% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 36% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Sgikbd by jtsiomb.

Parts used alongside the L7905

Microcontrollers on boards using the L7905

L7905: common questions

Where can I find a L7905 reference design?

Each of the 11 boards on this page is a real design using the L7905. 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 L7905?

The L7805, L7812, AP63205WU, LM358 and TPS5430DDA appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the L7905 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (2), RP2040/RP2350 (1) and STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the L7905?

The median is 99.5 × 69.9 mm, and 91% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the L7905?

By GitHub stars, Sgikbd by jtsiomb, with 20 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the L7905 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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