2 open source boards using the VL6180X
Real designs built with the VL6180X, 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.
Nordic nRFDefcon27-Badge
dczia
3.2 × 3.2 mm90 parts2LNo license11
NXPRobot
sidstuff
63 × 68.5 mm71 parts2LMIT5
The VL6180X in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the VL6180X from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 33.1 × 35.9 mm and carries around 81 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Defcon27-Badge by dczia.
Microcontrollers on boards using the VL6180X
What boards using the VL6180X are built for
VL6180X: common questions
Where can I find a VL6180X reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the VL6180X. 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 VL6180X use?
Most are built on Nordic nRF (1) and NXP (1).
How big is a typical board using the VL6180X?
The median is 33.1 × 35.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the VL6180X?
By GitHub stars, Defcon27-Badge by dczia, with 11 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the VL6180X 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.