4 open source boards using the WS2812-2020
Real designs built with the WS2812-2020, 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.
TridentSkirtLights
Gi7mo
22.6 × 23.5 mm14 parts2LGPL-3.018
ESP32ProtoBoard
ciborg971
56 × 48 mm84 parts4LMIT5
ESP32Kronos-Hardware
AddeyX
65.6 × 91.8 mm144 parts4LNo license1
Gliss led
BelaPlatform
17.6 × 83.6 mm56 parts2LNo license18
The WS2812-2020 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the WS2812-2020 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 39.3 × 65.8 mm and carries around 70 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Gliss led by BelaPlatform.
Parts used alongside the WS2812-2020
Microcontrollers on boards using the WS2812-2020
What boards using the WS2812-2020 are built for
WS2812-2020: common questions
Where can I find a WS2812-2020 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the WS2812-2020. 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 WS2812-2020 use?
Most are built on ESP32 (2).
How big is a typical board using the WS2812-2020?
The median is 39.3 × 65.8 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the WS2812-2020?
By GitHub stars, Gliss led by BelaPlatform, with 18 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the WS2812-2020 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.