4 open source boards using the PHOTON
Real designs built with the PHOTON, 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.
Pdh servo v2
vuthalab
159 × 159 mm137 parts2LMIT8
RGBMatrixPanel CPLD
ReclaimerLabs
71.1 × 59.7 mm49 parts2LNo license4
RGBMatrixPanel CPLD negative
71.1 × 50.8 mm23 parts2LNo license4
RGBMatrixPanel CPLD positive
71.1 × 50.8 mm23 parts2LNo license4
The PHOTON in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the PHOTON from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 71.1 × 55.2 mm and carries around 36 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 25% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Pdh servo v2 by vuthalab.
What boards using the PHOTON are built for
PHOTON: common questions
Where can I find a PHOTON reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the PHOTON. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the PHOTON?
The median is 71.1 × 55.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the PHOTON?
By GitHub stars, Pdh servo v2 by vuthalab, with 8 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the PHOTON 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.