9 open source boards using the MAX-M8
Real designs built with the MAX-M8, 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.
Portapack havoc modified
jamesshao8
120 × 75 mm108 partsGPL-2.0186
Portapack carnage
Acetolyne
120 × 75 mm108 partsGPL-2.046
RoboCape
PREDICT-EPFL
86.4 × 54.6 mm113 partsNo license4
Havoc mayhem-177
zipper177
120 × 75 mm108 partsGPL-2.03
Portapack havoc
emtee40
120 × 75 mm108 partsGPL-2.01
Havoc
mksmiffy
120 × 75 mm108 partsGPL-2.01
Microchip SAMAvionicsBoard
djmallek
157.4 × 59 mm70 parts2LNo license1
PortaPack H1
Josephrp
120 × 75 mm108 partsCustom license12
RF Board
50 × 50 mm9 parts2LNo license1
The MAX-M8 in open source designs
The gallery holds 9 open source boards using the MAX-M8 from 8 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 120 × 75 mm and carries around 108 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 56% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Portapack havoc modified by jamesshao8.
Parts used alongside the MAX-M8
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX-M8
What boards using the MAX-M8 are built for
MAX-M8: common questions
Where can I find a MAX-M8 reference design?
Each of the 9 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX-M8. 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 MAX-M8?
The 5M40ZE64, 74HC1G04GW, AK4951EN, BQ24075RGT and CAT4004[_AB] appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the MAX-M8 use?
Most are built on Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX-M8?
The median is 120 × 75 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX-M8?
By GitHub stars, Portapack havoc modified by jamesshao8, with 186 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX-M8 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.