18 open source boards using the LM2596S-5
Real designs built with the LM2596S-5, 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.
STM32Mainboard
Cluradev
120 × 90 mm162 parts4LNo license119
AVR/ArduinoFlypi
amchagas
57.2 × 146.6 mm49 parts2LGPL-2.087
Raspberry PiExpansion board
reubenstr
100 × 49.8 mm75 parts4LMIT51
ESP32Signalbroker lin transceiver
skyguru
105 × 63 mm29 parts2LApache-2.03
RP2040/RP2350Nyu openplc te
kiwih
155 × 108 mm153 parts2LGPL-3.02
ESP32Rc car
alaotach
129 × 79.8 mm85 parts4LNo license2
ESP32RC Car Main Onboard
cjg-1
147.3 × 78.1 mm51 parts4LNo license2
ESP32ESP32-Simple-Thermostat
jrtaylor71
133 × 89.5 mm40 parts2LNo license2
ESP32ESP32-DevKitC3-Simple-Thermostat
133 × 89.5 mm32 parts4LNo license2
STM32Stm32-can do dev board
kurtjd
54 × 78 mm49 parts2LMIT1
ESP32PressLog
bansalsaksham
117 × 81.5 mm45 parts2LNo license1
ESP32MEOW System Integration
andrewgond
140.3 × 98.7 mm35 parts2LApache-2.01
ESP32AOILED
aoishik
82.1 × 64 mm16 parts2LNo license1
ESP32Nft hydroponic controller
hasan-abuzaid
135 × 101.3 mm97 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.00
STM32Pan-Tilt-Scanner
jhuang0701
80 × 60 mm34 parts2LNo license0- schematic only · 11 partsESP32
LIM-Vario
loyermael
11 partsGPL-3.00 
ESP32ESP32-Simple-Thermostat-PCB no route
133 × 89.5 mm39 parts2LNo license2
MEOW Power Distribution V2
75 × 49 mm14 parts2LApache-2.01
The LM2596S-5 in open source designs
The gallery holds 18 open source boards using the LM2596S-5 from 16 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 120 × 81.5 mm and carries around 43 components.
65% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Mainboard by Cluradev.
Parts used alongside the LM2596S-5
Microcontrollers on boards using the LM2596S-5
What boards using the LM2596S-5 are built for
LM2596S-5: common questions
Where can I find a LM2596S-5 reference design?
Each of the 18 boards on this page is a real design using the LM2596S-5. 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 LM2596S-5?
The ADS1115IDGS, AMS1117-3.3 and AP2112K-3.3 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the LM2596S-5 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (11), STM32 (3), AVR/Arduino (1) and Raspberry Pi (1).
How big is a typical board using the LM2596S-5?
The median is 120 × 81.5 mm, and 65% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LM2596S-5?
By GitHub stars, Mainboard by Cluradev, with 119 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LM2596S-5 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.