3 open source boards using the WS2812B
Real designs built with the WS2812B, 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.
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netik
152.7 × 76.7 mm109 parts2LApache-2.011
Raspberry PiHackpack v4-hardware
twilio
93.5 × 149.9 mm40 parts2LApache-2.06
Seglow16
abetusk
101.7 × 132.2 mm40 parts5LCC0-1.01
The WS2812B in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the WS2812B from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 101.7 × 132.2 mm and carries around 40 components.
67% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Dc25 spqr badge by netik.
Microcontrollers on boards using the WS2812B
What boards using the WS2812B are built for
WS2812B: common questions
Where can I find a WS2812B reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the WS2812B. 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 WS2812B use?
Most are built on Raspberry Pi (1).
How big is a typical board using the WS2812B?
The median is 101.7 × 132.2 mm, and 67% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the WS2812B?
By GitHub stars, Dc25 spqr badge by netik, with 11 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the WS2812B 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.