3 open source boards using the LM2596 Buck Converter
Real designs built with the LM2596 Buck Converter, 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.
RP2040/RP2350FEE560 project
DanMuthomi
93.5 × 77.5 mm14 parts2LNo license0
ESP32MACK10 Controller V1 Backup
joehanko
80 × 85.7 mm23 parts2LNo license0
ESP32MACK10 Controller V1
80 × 85.7 mm23 parts2LNo license0
The LM2596 Buck Converter in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the LM2596 Buck Converter from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 80 × 85.7 mm and carries around 23 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MACK10 Controller V1 Backup by joehanko.
Microcontrollers on boards using the LM2596 Buck Converter
What boards using the LM2596 Buck Converter are built for
LM2596 Buck Converter: common questions
Where can I find a LM2596 Buck Converter reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596 Buck Converter. 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 LM2596 Buck Converter use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the LM2596 Buck Converter?
The median is 80 × 85.7 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596 Buck Converter?
By GitHub stars, MACK10 Controller V1 Backup by joehanko, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596 Buck Converter 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.