8 open source boards using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP

Real designs built with the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP, 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.

The XIAO-SAMD21-DIP in open source designs

The gallery holds 8 open source boards using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP from 8 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 203.1 × 125.1 mm and carries around 21 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 63% carry an open source license.

The most starred is XIAO by Josephrp.

Microcontrollers on boards using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP

XIAO-SAMD21-DIP: common questions

Where can I find a XIAO-SAMD21-DIP reference design?

Each of the 8 boards on this page is a real design using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP. 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 XIAO-SAMD21-DIP?

The XIAO-ESP32-C3-DIP, XIAO-ESP32-C3-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C5-SMD, XIAO-ESP32-C6-DIP and XIAO-ESP32-C6-SMD appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP use?

Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (6), ESP32 (1) and Microchip SAM (1).

How big is a typical board using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP?

The median is 203.1 × 125.1 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP?

By GitHub stars, XIAO by Josephrp, with 12 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the XIAO-SAMD21-DIP 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.

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