14 open source boards using the MDBT50Q-1MV2
Real designs built with the MDBT50Q-1MV2, 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.
Nordic nRF
Nrf52840-macro controller
alex1klimovich
96 × 74 mm72 parts2LNo license1Nordic nRF
Macro-Keyboard v4
NikolasKelava
81 × 112.2 mm65 parts4LMIT1RP2040/RP2350
CTRL-AI-Macropad
RishabhMewada
96.3 × 68.8 mm22 parts2LMIT1Nordic nRF
Aura a04
Avinash1286
35.2 × 35.2 mm72 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03-before ground refinement
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03-before placement refinement
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03-before second placement refinement
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03-native routing
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a03-working
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura placement
Avinash1286
24 × 42 mm61 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Aura a02-routing draft
Avinash1286
24 × 34 mm59 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Early export
Avinash1286
24 × 34 mm59 parts4LMIT0Nordic nRF
Krt failed
Avinash1286
24 × 34 mm59 parts4LMIT0
The MDBT50Q-1MV2 in open source designs
The gallery holds 14 open source boards using the MDBT50Q-1MV2 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 24 × 42 mm and carries around 61 components.
86% use four copper layers or more, and 93% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Nrf52840-macro controller by alex1klimovich.
Microcontrollers on boards using the MDBT50Q-1MV2
What boards using the MDBT50Q-1MV2 are built for
MDBT50Q-1MV2: common questions
Where can I find a MDBT50Q-1MV2 reference design?
Each of the 14 boards on this page is a real design using the MDBT50Q-1MV2. 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 MDBT50Q-1MV2 use?
Most are built on Nordic nRF (13) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the MDBT50Q-1MV2?
The median is 24 × 42 mm, and 14% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the MDBT50Q-1MV2?
By GitHub stars, Nrf52840-macro controller by alex1klimovich, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the MDBT50Q-1MV2 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.