20 open source boards using the MAX98357A

Real designs built with the MAX98357A, 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.

The MAX98357A in open source designs

The gallery holds 20 open source boards using the MAX98357A from 15 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 70 × 57.8 mm and carries around 59 components.

65% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 30% carry an open source license.

The most starred is PCB Sistema de intercambio de mensajes de voz by brengi.

Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX98357A

MAX98357A: common questions

Where can I find a MAX98357A reference design?

Each of the 20 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX98357A. 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 MAX98357A?

The ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, AMS1117-3.3, ESP32-S3, TP4056-42-ESOP8 and AP2112K-3.3 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the MAX98357A use?

Most are built on ESP32 (12) and Nordic nRF (1).

How big is a typical board using the MAX98357A?

The median is 70 × 57.8 mm, and 65% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the MAX98357A?

By GitHub stars, PCB Sistema de intercambio de mensajes de voz by brengi, with 7 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX98357A 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.

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