5 open source boards using the MAX98357
Real designs built with the MAX98357, 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.
Raspberry PiHaxo hw
cardonabits
102.4 × 211.3 mm38 parts2LCustom license672
ESP32IoT12 Control Board
atoomnetmarc
99.1 × 69.9 mm66 parts2LApache-2.014
ESP32WifiWallSwitch
Uspizig
65.4 × 68 mm141 parts2LGPL-3.04
Chisel nes
shino-hinaduki
100 × 100 mm108 parts2LGPL-3.04
ESP32SnakeBoy
Nadoooor
180 × 85 mm22 parts2LMIT0
The MAX98357 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the MAX98357 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 85 mm and carries around 66 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 80% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Haxo hw by cardonabits.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX98357
What boards using the MAX98357 are built for
MAX98357: common questions
Where can I find a MAX98357 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX98357. 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 MAX98357 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (3) and Raspberry Pi (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX98357?
The median is 100 × 85 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX98357?
By GitHub stars, Haxo hw by cardonabits, with 672 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX98357 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.