9 open source boards using the MAX3486
Real designs built with the MAX3486, 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.
ESP32ESp32-DEVKIT-DATALOGGER
Zektopic
262.2 × 139.3 mm84 parts2LNo license7
Development board
inoa-io
153 × 77 mm97 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
ESP32ESP32-S3-MINI-DEVKIT-DATALOGGER
262.2 × 139.3 mm82 parts2LNo license7
M bus module
86 × 31 mm56 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
Ct module
86 × 31 mm38 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
Metering module
86 × 31 mm35 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
LoRa LMN Metering Module
86 × 31 mm34 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
Mieterstrom module
86 × 31 mm23 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
Tenement module
86 × 31 mm23 parts2LCERN-OHL-P-2.02
The MAX3486 in open source designs
The gallery holds 9 open source boards using the MAX3486 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 86 × 31 mm and carries around 38 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 78% carry an open source license.
The most starred is ESp32-DEVKIT-DATALOGGER by Zektopic.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX3486
What boards using the MAX3486 are built for
MAX3486: common questions
Where can I find a MAX3486 reference design?
Each of the 9 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX3486. 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 MAX3486 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2).
How big is a typical board using the MAX3486?
The median is 86 × 31 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX3486?
By GitHub stars, ESp32-DEVKIT-DATALOGGER by Zektopic, with 7 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX3486 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.