

Freshboard
6 Key Macro Keypad using RP2040 Zero
- Size
- 141 × 22 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 13
- Nets
- 29
- Pads
- 89
- Tracks, vias
- 74, 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
- Created
- 12 Oct 2022
- Updated
- 12 Oct 2022
Overview
Freshboard is an open-source printed circuit board by CountParadox, from the CountParadox/Freshboard repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 141 × 22 mm with 13 parts on 29 nets, routed with 74 tracks and 2 vias.
It is built around the 1N4148W and RP2040-ZERO. Its parts include 6 diodes and 6 switches. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
2README
README.mdFreshboard
6 Key Macro Keypad using RP2040 Zero



You will need:
- PCC
- RP2040 Zero
- Kailh Hotswap sockets
- MX Style Switches
- Diodes? if your PCB doesnt have them
RP2040 Zero: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004288978233.html Sockets: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003704619399.html or other Switches: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004285423123.html or other
Parts
13| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1N4148W | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 6 | MX_SW_HS | marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_1u | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 1 | RP2040-Zero | RP2040-Zero:RP2040-Zero | RZ1 |
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Questions
How big is the Freshboard PCB?
It measures 141 × 22 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Freshboard use?
13 parts, built around the 1N4148W and RP2040-ZERO. 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 Freshboard KiCad files?
From the CountParadox/Freshboard repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is freshboard.kicad_pcb and its schematic freshboard.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Freshboard design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask CountParadox before reusing the design.