4 open source boards using the SK6812
Real designs built with the SK6812, 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.
RP2040/RP2350Emberone00
256foundation
128 × 128 mm316 parts6LCERN-OHL-S-2.045
Raspberry PiLibreboard
125 × 125 mm166 parts6LCERN-OHL-S-2.021
Addressable LED board
PinBus
15 × 30 mm4 parts2LGPL-3.02
Raspberry PiLibreboard broken
125 × 125 mm164 parts6LCERN-OHL-S-2.021
The SK6812 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the SK6812 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 125 × 125 mm and carries around 165 components.
75% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Emberone00-pcb by 256foundation.
Microcontrollers on boards using the SK6812
What boards using the SK6812 are built for
SK6812: common questions
Where can I find a SK6812 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the SK6812. 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 SK6812 use?
Most are built on Raspberry Pi (2) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the SK6812?
The median is 125 × 125 mm, and 25% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the SK6812?
By GitHub stars, Emberone00-pcb by 256foundation, with 45 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the SK6812 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.