4 open source boards using the MAX98357AETE
Real designs built with the MAX98357AETE, 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.
NXPMega-Cube-Board
MaltWhiskey
200 × 54 mm100 parts4LNo license763
ESP32ESPHome-Indoor-Multi-Sensor
mikelawrence
52.5 × 59.7 mm97 parts4LCERN-OHL-P-2.012
ESP32Stencil
52.5 × 59.7 mm97 parts4LCERN-OHL-P-2.012
RP2040/RP2350Audio player
Vaaarad07
74 × 63.1 mm84 parts2LMIT10
The MAX98357AETE in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the MAX98357AETE from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 63.3 × 59.7 mm and carries around 97 components.
75% use four copper layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Mega-Cube-Board by MaltWhiskey.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MAX98357AETE
What boards using the MAX98357AETE are built for
MAX98357AETE: common questions
Where can I find a MAX98357AETE reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX98357AETE. 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 MAX98357AETE use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2), NXP (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MAX98357AETE?
The median is 63.3 × 59.7 mm, and 25% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MAX98357AETE?
By GitHub stars, Mega-Cube-Board by MaltWhiskey, with 763 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX98357AETE 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.