24 open source boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT
Real designs built with the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT, 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.
Abn6502
AndersBNielsen
149.9 × 74.9 mm142 parts2LCC-BY-NC-4.094
AVR/ArduinoCapacitive soil moisture sensor
RonMcKay
185.3 × 23 mm18 parts2LNo license88
AVR/ArduinoKombo nrf24 atmega8
MelexinVN
37.6 × 30.7 mm24 parts2LGPL-3.03
ESP32RC Car Main Onboard
cjg-1
147.3 × 78.1 mm51 parts4LNo license2
Bs base
99.1 × 99.1 mm24 parts2LGPL-3.02
ESP-Marauder
R09Aditya
72 × 154.5 mm10 parts2LNo license2
ESP32Corne Cherry
mornepousse
340.8 × 104.7 mm275 parts4LMIT1
Deltavr controller
oxy-2
70 × 70 mm46 parts2LMIT1
PICReceiver
finnhittson
30.6 × 67.9 mm42 parts4LNo license0
AVR/ArduinoHexapod
GreatMesa
108.8 × 82.1 mm36 parts4LNo license0
RP2040/RP2350Baseboard 4slots
OpenLightingProject
354 × 60 mm52 parts2LApache-2.0128
STM32Kombo nrf24 stm32f030
30.5 × 30.5 mm21 parts2LGPL-3.03
STM32Bs button
30.5 × 30.5 mm21 parts2LGPL-3.02
ESP32Corne Cherry
169.3 × 198.4 mm275 parts4LMIT1
Deltavr hmd
48.2 × 48.5 mm13 parts2LMIT1
PICTransmitter
38 × 72.6 mm27 parts4LNo license0
AVR/ArduinoKombo nrf24 atmega8 min
15.9 × 29.6 mm20 parts2LGPL-3.03
PS5 Thumbstick Breakout Board
25.4 × 31.8 mm6 parts2LMIT1
Base station PCB V0.3.1
ARTS-Laboratory
55.6 × 53 mm8 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.00
RP2040/RP2350Baseboard 2slots
216.8 × 60 mm38 parts2LApache-2.0128
ESP32Kombo nrf24 esp32
33 × 50.8 mm18 parts2LGPL-3.03
STM32Kombo nrf24 stm32f0 min
29.5 × 15.8 mm18 parts2LGPL-3.03
ESP32SensactHsNano3
klaus-liebler
90 × 56 mm122 parts2LApache-2.04
AVR/ArduinoElevator altimeter
reivax-boucoi
100 × 55 mm40 parts2LNo license1
The NRF24L01_BREAKOUT in open source designs
The gallery holds 24 open source boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT from 14 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 71 × 58 mm and carries around 26 components.
75% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Baseboard 4slots by OpenLightingProject.
Parts used alongside the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT
Microcontrollers on boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT
What boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT are built for
NRF24L01_BREAKOUT: common questions
Where can I find a NRF24L01_BREAKOUT reference design?
Each of the 24 boards on this page is a real design using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT. 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 NRF24L01_BREAKOUT?
The AMS1117-3.3, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, SRV05-4 and STM32F030F4PX appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (5), ESP32 (5), STM32 (3) and PIC (2).
How big is a typical board using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT?
The median is 71 × 58 mm, and 75% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT?
By GitHub stars, Baseboard 4slots by OpenLightingProject, with 128 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the NRF24L01_BREAKOUT 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.