2 layers41 × 117 mm
MacroPad
Swonkie/DeskFighter
Design and production files for DeskFighter keyboard
38 parts1CERN-OHL-S-2.0
2 layers345 × 121.5 mm
DeskFighter
Swonkie/DeskFighter1Design and production files for DeskFighter keyboard
- Size
- 345 × 121.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 213
- Nets
- 142
- Pads
- 585
- Tracks, vias
- 784, 34
- Pours
- 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 21 Aug 2026
- Updated
- 14 Sep 2026
Overview
DeskFighter is an open-source printed circuit board by Swonkie, from the Swonkie/DeskFighter repository on GitHub, published under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 345 × 121.5 mm with 213 parts on 142 nets, routed with 784 tracks and 34 vias.
It is built around the STM32G491CET6, AP2112K-3.3 and USBLC6-2SC6, with the 1N4148W and GSB1C41110SSHR among its other parts. Its parts include 94 diodes, 92 switches, 8 capacitors, 6 resistors and 3 ICs. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the STM32 boards of this library.
Main components
5
STM32G491CET6
LQFP-48(7x7)-40℃~+85℃ 1.71V~3.6V 112KB 12bit 12bit 170MHz 32 Bit 38 512KB ARM Cortex-M4F Built-in FLASH LQFP-48(7x7) Microcontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC) ROHSSTMicroelectronicsMicrocontrollers (MCU/MPU/SOC)
AP2112K-3.3
SOT253.3V 600mA CMOS Low Dropout Linear Regulator with EnableDiodes IncorporatedUncategorised
USBLC6-2SC6
SOT-23-60.35pF、0.8pF 100nA 150W@8/20us 15V 2 5V 6A@8/20us 6V ESD SOT-23-6 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSUMWESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
1N4148W
SOD-123150mA 1A 1V@50mA 1uA@75V 400mW 4ns 75V Independent SOD-123 Switching Diodes ROHSSTMicroelectronicsSwitching Diodes
GSB1C41110SSHR
USB-SMDUSB-SMD New Arrivals ROHSAmphenolUSB Connectors
README
README.mdDeskFighter
These are the files used to design and build the DeskFighter keyboard.
There is an article which describes the process:
https://haldimann.app/DeskFighter/
Organization
3D Printed Parts
Files in step and 3mf format to 3D print keycaps and other small parts required for the keyboard build.
FreeCAD
FreeCAD files used to export the 3D printed parts above. If you want to make modifications, this is the most convenient option.
Keycaps Labels
Affinity and svg files used to design the labels. These were imported into FreeCAD.
Matrix Layout
Spreadsheet used to plan the keyboard matrix layout.
PCB
KiCad project files used to design the printed circuit board (PCB). The actual manufacturing files (gerber and drill files) are not included, but can be exported from KiCad. Those are then sent to a PCB manufacturer which will make the board.
Also includes the MacroPad files — a test project to figure out some things with a small PCB before ordering the large DeskFighter PCB.
Additional parts required
The mentioned shops are just suggestions. All parts are available in other shops too.
| Shop | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Keebart | Switches (Kailh Choc V2 with 2 pins) | 100 |
| THT keycaps blank | 60 | |
| THT keycaps with dot | 2 | |
| THT keycaps with tactile marker | 2 | |
| Max Gaming | Durock V3 plate-mounted stabilizer set | 1 |
| DigiKey | Various electronics components | – |
| CNC Kitchen | M2 heat-set inserts | 20 |
| Installation tip set (optional) | 1 | |
| AliExpress | M2 × 5 mm screws, black, Torx | 10 |
| Rubber feet, 8 mm × 3 mm, self-adhesive | 20 |
Parts
213| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 1U | DeskFighter:SW_Kailh_Choc_V2_1.00u | SW1, SW2, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, SW21, SW22, SW23 +71 |
| 72 | Placeholder | DeskFighter:DiodePlaceholder | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +56 |
| 19 | 1N4148W | DeskFighter:D_SOD-123_Handsolder | D28, D30, D45, D47, D61, D63, D74, D76, D81, D82, D83, D84, D85, D86, D87, D88 +3 |
| 8 | M2 | DeskFighter:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_ISO14580_Pad_10mm_Standoffs | H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8 |
| 5 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 4 | 2U | DeskFighter:SW_Kailh_Choc_V2_2.00u | SW66, SW85, SW86, SW87 |
| 3 | Red, 2V | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D92, D93, D94 |
| 2 | 1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C7, C8 |
| 2 | 5.1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3, R4 |
| 2 | 82R | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R6 |
| 1 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 4.7uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 1 | AP2112K-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5_HandSoldering | U2 |
| 1 | Bootloader | DeskFighter:SW_SPST_PTS645Sx43SMTR92 | SW92 |
| 1 | GSB1C41110SSHR | DeskFighter:AMPHENOL_GSB1C41110SSHR | J1 |
| 1 | RING23-920205-TH | DeskFighter:RING23-920205-TH | MT1 |
| 1 | STM32G491CET6 | Package_QFP:LQFP-48_7x7mm_P0.5mm | U3 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6_Handsoldering | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the DeskFighter PCB?
It measures 345 × 121.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the DeskFighter use?
213 parts, built around the STM32G491CET6, AP2112K-3.3, USBLC6-2SC6 and 1N4148W. 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 DeskFighter KiCad files?
From the Swonkie/DeskFighter repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/DeskFighter/DeskFighter.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/DeskFighter/Connectors.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the DeskFighter design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).