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2 layers96.5 × 96.5 mmMacropad, the printed circuit board in 3D

Macropad

Gtrx0/zesty2515

5x5 Macropad with MX and ALPS compatibility

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Size
96.5 × 96.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
94
Nets
79
Pads
387
Tracks, vias
847, 154
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
24 Aug 2018
Updated
30 Aug 2018

Overview

Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by Gtrx0, from the Gtrx0/zesty25 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 96.5 × 96.5 mm with 94 parts on 79 nets, routed with 847 tracks and 154 vias.

It is built around the R11, R16 and WS2812B. Its parts include 25 resistors, 25 diodes, 1 IC and 1 transistor. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

Zesty 25

5x5 Macropad PCB Frontside Render Frontside Render Frontside Render

Layout

Features

  • In-switch LED support.
  • Individually addressible RGB underglow provided by 4 separate WS2812B LEDs.
  • Compatible with Cherry MX and ALPS switches.
  • Pro Micro microcontroller for easy diy assembly.
  • THT diodes and resistors for diy assembly.

Warning

KiCad 5 or above is needed to open this project. KiCad 4 or below won't work.

Parts

94
QtyValueFootprintReferences
25DIODEKeyboard:DIODED1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +9
25MX-1.25UMX_Alps_Hybrid:MX-1UMX1, MX2, MX10, MX11, MX12, MX13, MX14, MX15, MX16, MX17, MX18, MX19, MX20, MX21, MX22, MX23 +9
40.1uCapacitors_SMD:C_0805_HandSolderingCR1, CR2, CR3, CR4
4WS2812BWS2812B:WS2812BRGB1, RGB2, RGB3, RGB4
21.5kResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal1k5, 470
1ARDUINO_PRO_MICROkeebs:Pro_MicroU1
1KEYSWArduino:rstggRST
1Q_NPN_BCETO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2Q1
1R1Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1
1R10Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR10
1R11Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR11
1R12Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR12
1R13Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR13
1R14Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR14
1R15Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR15
1R16Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR16
1R17Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR17
1R18Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR18
1R19Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR19
1R2Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR2
1R20Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR20
1R22Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR22
1R23Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR23
1R24Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR24
1R25Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR25
1R3Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR3
1R4Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR4
1R5Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR5
1R6Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR6
1R7Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR7
1R8Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR8
1R9Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR9
1R_SmallResistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR21

The 88 most common of 94 parts.

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Questions

How big is the Macropad PCB?

It measures 96.5 × 96.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Macropad use?

94 parts, built around the R11, R16 and WS2812B. 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 Macropad KiCad files?

From the Gtrx0/zesty25 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Macropad.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Gtrx0 before reusing the design.