3 open source boards using the Orion B16
Real designs built with the Orion B16, 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.
OreSat GPS Card
oresat
99.8 × 94.6 mm210 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.033
RP2040/RP2350ADCS
stanford-ssi
90.2 × 95.9 mm187 parts4LNo license13
RP2040/RP2350ADCS board
pete4radio
90.2 × 95.9 mm182 parts4LNo license0
The Orion B16 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the Orion B16 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 90.2 × 95.9 mm and carries around 187 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 33% carry an open source license.
The most starred is OreSat GPS Card by oresat.
Parts used alongside the Orion B16
Microcontrollers on boards using the Orion B16
What boards using the Orion B16 are built for
Orion B16: common questions
Where can I find a Orion B16 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the Orion B16. 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 Orion B16?
The ADM1176-1ARMZ-R7, ADS7830, BMI270, EP2W+ and RM3100CB appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the Orion B16 use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (2).
How big is a typical board using the Orion B16?
The median is 90.2 × 95.9 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the Orion B16?
By GitHub stars, OreSat GPS Card by oresat, with 33 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the Orion B16 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.