2 layers
Encoder
byrantech/laptop
anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.
7 parts4.3kMIT
2 layers80 × 67.5 mm
ApexPad pcb
afrazakbar/ApexPad1Made in Tinkercad. I got tired of fighting with Fusion 360 and switched to Tinkercad.
- Size
- 80 × 67.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 14
- Pads
- 45
- Tracks, vias
- 64, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 29 Aug 2026
- Updated
- 2 Sep 2026
Overview
ApexPad pcb is an open-source printed circuit board by afrazakbar, from the afrazakbar/ApexPad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 80 × 67.5 mm with 7 parts on 14 nets, routed with 64 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 5 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
README
README.mdApexPad
ApexPad is a minimal 4-key + encoder HackPad mainly designed for video editing. It features an OLED display and uses the QMK Firmware Framework.
Features
- OLED display with startup animations and more
- 2-part case
- Pookie-sized
- 4 macro keys
- Rotary encoder for volume control
- QMK-powered firmware
- Compact PCB design
CAD Model
Made in Tinkercad. I got tired of fighting with Fusion 360 and switched to Tinkercad.
PCB
Schematic
PCB Layout
Firmware Overview
This HackPad uses QMK Firmware.
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| SW1 | Copy (Ctrl+C) |
| SW2 | Paste (Ctrl+V) |
| SW3 | Undo (Ctrl+Z) |
| SW4 | Split (Ctrl+B, assigned for CapCut) |
| Encoder SW | Redo (Ctrl+Shift+Z) |
| Encoder | Volume Up / Down |
And that's it. I might add something else later. 👀
BOM
Everything you need to build this HackPad:
| Quantity | Component |
|---|---|
| 1× | Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 |
| 4× | DSA keycaps |
| 4× | MX-style mechanical switches |
| 1× | 0.91" 128×32 OLED display |
| 1× | EC11 rotary encoder |
| 8× | M3 screws |
| 8× | M3 heat-set inserts |
| 1× | 2-part printed case |
Software
- QMK Firmware
- Tinkercad for the CAD model
- KiCad for PCB design
Hardware
- Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040
- 4× mechanical switches
- EC11 rotary encoder
- 0.91" 128×32 SSD1306 OLED
- Custom PCB
- Custom 2-part 3D-printed case
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SW_Push_45deg | MX_Solderable:MX-Solderable-1U | SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5 |
| 1 | OLED_DISPLAY | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 1 | Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
Questions
How big is the ApexPad pcb PCB?
It measures 80 × 67.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the ApexPad pcb 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 ApexPad pcb KiCad files?
From the afrazakbar/ApexPad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/ApexPad-pcb.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/ApexPad-pcb.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the ApexPad pcb design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask afrazakbar before reusing the design.
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