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2 layers112.7 × 121.4 mmPCBOFBEATPAD, the printed circuit board in 3D

A custom Beat pad with awesome design!

Size
112.7 × 121.4 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
74
Nets
78
Pads
247
Tracks, vias
796, 152
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
1 Apr 2026
Updated
1 Jun 2026

Overview

PCBOFBEATPAD is an open-source printed circuit board by Axe-1st, from the Axe-1st/OrphBeatPad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 112.7 × 121.4 mm with 74 parts on 78 nets, routed with 796 tracks and 152 vias.

It is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2, AMS1117-3.3 and SK6812MINI-E, with the LESD5D5.0CT1G, PTS810SJM250SMTRLFS and 1N5819HW-7-F-01 among its other parts. Its parts include 15 resistors, 14 diodes, 12 ICs, 10 capacitors and 3 switches. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.

Main components

8

README

README.md

OrphBeatPad - A custom/open source Beat pad with awesome design!

V2 IS OUT!!

PDF is available in Zine folder!

I wanted to make an custom beat pad that you can plug in into your computer and its good to go!
I would say the motivation was discovering FRS Sensors and bc i love hardware too much.
It Exists since i want to get started with making MIDI Stuff and see how much it can cost!
This project is basicaly a beat pad that can sense how hard are you tapping the pads and, BUT the most special part about this is it has integrated esp32-s3-wroom 1 🫣
Notes:
  • The FSR Sensors Does not use a breakout board!
  • There are Silicon pads that i will have to invividualy place to act as buttons!
  • we will be ussing flush cutters so we can fit things nicely!
  • We will use a combination of reflow and manual soldering.

Schematic

New Schematic
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PCB

look at that pcb 🤤
New PCB Design
image

"pcb render"

New Version
image image
  • couldn't find a FSR sensor thats bent sorry!

CAD

image

Onshape Link https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ce0d6d23ca34879564001471/w/3b900ad8676028993156f6d1/e/086cec854ef049c97401a80d?renderMode=0&uiState=6a017598b3c539e8ea611fcd

i love onshape man

How to build it

a project thats been wating to be funded so it will relese soon!

But don't worry i can give you a rough idea how to make it!
  • Step 1 Make sure all of your materials are ready such as (PCB, Stencil, Compoments, Hot Plate, 3D printed Case) if not don't worry as you can buy the compoments online from digikey and Jlcpcb! Check the BOM cause it has links!

  • Step 2 Align the Stencil and spread solder Paste

  • Step 3 Gently remove the stencil then place all of your compoments to reflow it at the hot plate! (you can use a soldering iron if you think you can do it!) a little tip when placing start from smallest to biggest!\

  • Step 4 Reflow the board by making sure that the esp32 is in the middle!

  • Step 5 Now the Reflow is done start adding the compoments that need manual hand soldering, such as: Sk-mini-e, 16 channel Swicher, FSR sensor pads.

  • Step 6 Your PCB is assembled! Final step is to assemble with the case! To assemble the case (3 parts) get the bottom and middle super glue it, then after drying place the pcb inside, also make sure the external pins are cut with a flush cutter! Add the top case then superglue it or Use any M4 thread screw.

  • Step 7 Cut the Silicon Sheet into squares boxes then place it where the FSR Sensor holes are!

  • Final step is to Plug in the USB C cable and hope no smoke comes out.. If none good job! Flash it with the firmware i have provided :)

  • And thats your own OrphBeatpad! Enjoy tinkering with it!!

Bill of materials

check Bom.csv

Parts

74
QtyValueFootprintReferences
17LOGOLOGOG***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G***, G*** +1
1210kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R13, R14, R15
9SK6812MINI-Efootprints:SK6812MINI-E_fixedD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9
9~randomahhconnector:2 pin connectorU1, U3, U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11
50u1FCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC3, C5, C6, C7, C8
410uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1, C2, C4, C9
3LESD5D5.0CT1GLESD5D5.0CT1G:TVS_LESD5D5.0CT1GD10, D12, D13
3PTS810_SJM_250_SMTR_LFSBUTTONS:SW_PTS810_SJM_250_SMTR_LFSSW1, SW2, SW3
25k1Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR9, R11
11N5819HW-7-F1N5819HW-7-F:SOD3715X145ND11
11uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC10
175Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR12
1AMS1117-3.3AMS1117-3.3:SOT229P700X180-4NU13
1Conn_01x03Connector_PinSocket_2.00mm:PinSocket_1x03_P2.00mm_VerticalJ3
1ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2:XCVR_ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2U12
1LTST-C190KGKTLTST-C190KGKT:LEDC1608X35ND15
1TYPE-C-31-M-12TYPE-C-31-M-12:HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12J1
1~esp32devboard:analog_16_multiplexer_moduleU2
1~Adafruit:1X11_ROUND_76JP1

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Questions

How big is the PCBOFBEATPAD PCB?

It measures 112.7 × 121.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the PCBOFBEATPAD use?

74 parts, built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2, AMS1117-3.3, SK6812MINI-E and LESD5D5.0CT1G. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the PCBOFBEATPAD KiCad files?

From the Axe-1st/OrphBeatPad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Main/PCB/PCBOFBEATPAD/PCBOFBEATPAD.kicad_pcb and its schematic Main/PCB/PCBOFBEATPAD/PCBOFBEATPAD.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the PCBOFBEATPAD design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Axe-1st before reusing the design.