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2 layers210.5 × 114.8 mmBreeze right, the printed circuit board in 3D

Breeze is a split mechanical keyboard with a column-staggered layout. With a focus on productivity, Breeze features a full 6x4 alphanumeric layout, arrow keys, and an extra 6 key cluster for typing and coding.

Size
210.5 × 114.8 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
103
Nets
67
Pads
731
Tracks, vias
966, 116
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
21 May 2023
Updated
6 Feb 2024

Overview

Breeze right is an open-source printed circuit board by afternoonlabs, from the afternoonlabs/BreezeKeyboard repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 210.5 × 114.8 mm with 103 parts on 67 nets, routed with 966 tracks and 116 vias.

Its parts include 38 diodes and 1 resistor. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

README

README.md
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Breeze

Ergonomics meets Productivity.

Introduction

"Breeze" is a split mechanical keyboard with a column-staggered layout. With a focus on productivity, Breeze features a full 6x4 alphanumeric layout, arrow keys, and an extra 6 key cluster for typing and coding.

Learn more at: www.afternoonlabs.com

Features

  • Split Ergonomics
  • Productivity Cluster for Typing and Coding
  • Open-source PCB design for easy modifications
  • Hotswap MX or Choc Sockets
  • Option to Manufacture with Diodes Built-in, No Diode Soldering Required
  • Columnar Stagger
  • Arrow Keys!
  • QMK, Pro Micro, VIA Compatible
  • Bonus 6 Key or 9 Key Macro Pad Included (The Gust Macro Pad)

Getting Started

These instructions will guide you on how to replicate this keyboard design on your local machine for development, testing, or personal use.

For instructions for assembly of a Breeze keyboard once you have a PCB, follow the official build guide.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • KiCad 6 or later installed
  • Basic understanding of electronic circuit design
  • Basic understanding of mechanical keyboard assembly

Installation

Follow these steps to get a copy of the project up and running:

  1. Clone the repository
bash
git clone https://github.com/afternoonlabs/BreezeKeyboard
  1. Open the project Breeze.kicad_pro file with KiCad

  2. Now, you can view, edit, and export the schematic and PCB layout for manufacturing.

Support us

Enjoying the Breeze? Buy me a beer.

Contribution

Contributions are encouraged! Whether it's bug fixes, new features, or even simple feedback, everything helps in making the project better.

  1. Fork the Project
  2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/SomeFeature)
  3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Adding SomeFeature')
  4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/SomeFeature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

License

Anyone can use this project for personal use. Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Vendors interested in selling the Breeze, please contact us below.

The use of "Afternoon Labs" is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use without express permission from "Afternoon Labs", is prohibited.

Contact

Join our Discord Server.

Afternoon Labs - hi@afternoonlabs.com

Parts

103
QtyValueFootprintReferences
38CHOCXHSPCB-1UBreeze:MX_Choc_Hotswap_1-SidedDOWN1, LEFT1, MC1, MC2, MC3, MC4, MC5, MC6, RIGHT1, SW1, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15 +22
38DIODEBreeze:SOD-123FLD1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +22
13M3-HOLEBreeze:M3-HOLEH1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H16, H17, H18, H19
62M-HOLEBreeze:M2-HOLEH10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15
2SW-RSTButton_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TL3342RSW-MACRO1, RSW1
110kΩResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR1
1HRO-TYPE-C-31-M-12Keebio-Parts:USB-C-12-Pin-MidMountUSB1
1LogoBreeze:logoLGO1
1MX-STABILIZER-2UBreeze:Stabilizer_MX_2uSTABL1
1PRO-MICROBreeze:ProMicro_1-SidedMCU-MAIN1
1ProMicro-PartialBreeze:PROMICRO-PARTIAL2MCU-MACRO1

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Questions

How big is the Breeze right PCB?

It measures 210.5 × 114.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Breeze right use?

103 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 Breeze right KiCad files?

From the afternoonlabs/BreezeKeyboard repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Breeze-right.kicad_pcb and its schematic Breeze-left.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Breeze right design in my own project?

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