4 open source boards using the TMC5160
Real designs built with the TMC5160, 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.
ESP32MLSinglePendulum
MagdiLaoun
70 × 54 mm6 parts2LNo license12
ESP32MLDoublePendulum
70 × 65 mm5 parts2LNo license5
Microchip SAMDuet3 MB
Duet3D
134 × 140 mm642 parts4LCustom license50
Microchip SAMDuet3 MB
ReadHeadRedemption
134 × 140 mm642 parts4LNo license0
The TMC5160 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the TMC5160 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 102 × 102.5 mm and carries around 324 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Duet3 MB by Duet3D.
Parts used alongside the TMC5160
Microcontrollers on boards using the TMC5160
TMC5160: common questions
Where can I find a TMC5160 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the TMC5160. 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 TMC5160?
The 74HCT2G34GW,125, 74HCT365, 74LVC2G34, AOZ1284 and AP2127K-ADJ appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the TMC5160 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2) and Microchip SAM (2).
How big is a typical board using the TMC5160?
The median is 102 × 102.5 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the TMC5160?
By GitHub stars, Duet3 MB by Duet3D, with 50 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the TMC5160 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.