2 open source boards using the MAX485ESA
Real designs built with the MAX485ESA, 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.
STM32
01-MAIN
tuton-RCJ
130 × 146 mm68 parts2LMIT0- schematic only · 92 parts
ACU5EV SoM Carrier Board
raonslab2
92 parts6LNo license0
The MAX485ESA in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the MAX485ESA from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 130 × 146 mm and carries around 80 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is ACU5EV SoM Carrier Board by raonslab2.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX485ESA
What boards using the MAX485ESA are built for
MAX485ESA: common questions
Where can I find a MAX485ESA reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX485ESA. 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 MAX485ESA use?
Most are built on STM32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX485ESA?
The median is 130 × 146 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX485ESA?
By GitHub stars, ACU5EV SoM Carrier Board by raonslab2, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX485ESA 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.