2 layers
Encoder
byrantech/laptop
anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.
7 parts4.3kMIT
2 layers41 × 42.5 mm
Flora
aahvl/flora1Nice Macropad
- Size
- 41 × 42.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 19
- Pads
- 41
- Tracks, vias
- 85, 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 31 May 2026
- Updated
- 22 Jun 2026
Overview
Flora is an open-source printed circuit board by aahvl, from the aahvl/flora repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 41 × 42.5 mm with 7 parts on 19 nets, routed with 85 tracks and 3 vias.
Its parts include 3 switches, 2 diodes, 1 resistor and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
README
README.mdFloraPad
Here is a quick look at a sleek little macro pad I’ve been working on. It’s super compact but packs a ton of utility into a really small macropad. The setup includes: 2 Cherry MX switches (and yes you can swap out the keycaps whenever you want). A rotary encoder (the volume knob is also fully customizable with your own knob). A custom engraved logo on the case, finished off with nice, smooth filleted corners.
The Struggles: The biggest headache with this build was definitely getting the faceplate right. Trying to perfectly trace and align the cutouts for the switches and the rotary encoder so everything lined up cleanly, took a ridiculous amount of trial and error.
Photos
BOM
| Component | Approx. Price |
|---|---|
| 2x Cherry MX Switches | £5 |
| 2x KeyCaps | £3 |
| 1x EC11E Rotary Encoder | £6 |
| 1x SEEED Studio XIAO RP2040 | £20 |
| 1x PCB | £3 |
| 1x 3D Printing | ??? |
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2 |
| 1 | 330 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | LED1 | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1 |
| 1 | LED2 | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D2 |
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | HackPad:XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
| 1 | RE_SW_MP | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW3 |
Questions
How big is the Flora PCB?
It measures 41 × 42.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Flora use?
7 parts. 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 Flora KiCad files?
From the aahvl/flora repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb-schematic/flora.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb-schematic/flora.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Flora design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).
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