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2 layers64.1 × 79.4 mm
Hackpad
akisarke/clicksmithClicksmith is a 3x3 macropad and it uses Custom HID via adafruit_hid firmware
- Size
- 64.1 × 79.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 12
- Nets
- 16
- Pads
- 81
- Tracks, vias
- 112, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 15 Jan 2026
- Updated
- 19 Apr 2026
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by akisarke, from the akisarke/clicksmith repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 64.1 × 79.4 mm with 12 parts on 16 nets, routed with 112 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the SK6812. Its parts include 9 switches, 2 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdClicksmith
Clicksmith is a 3x3 macropad and it uses Custom HID via adafruit_hid firmware
I mostly built it because I just want a macropad laying around for macros and etc, that was my inspiration
Challenges
For my challenges, I didn’t use Fusion 360 or KiCad at all before. In KiCad I got the hang of it pretty quick, but for Fusion 360 not so much. I googled so much and I personally think that it's a stupid piece of software, but I'm pretty proud of my self and my HackPad. The most difficult part for me was probably designing the case because as I mentioned before Fusion 360 is a stupid piece of software.
Specifications
BOM:
- 9x Cherry MX Switches
- 2x SK6812 MINI Leds
- 1x XIAO RP2040
- 9x Blank DSA Keycaps
- 4x M3x16 Bolt
- 4x M3 Heatset
Others:
- Custom HID firmware
- ClicksmithTop.step (This is the plate)
- ClicksmithBottom.step
Images
Schematic
PCB
Case
Parts
12| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9 |
| 2 | SK6812 | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D3 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL Lib:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 64.1 × 79.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad use?
12 parts, built around the SK6812. 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 Hackpad KiCad files?
From the akisarke/clicksmith repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/hackpad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Hackpad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask akisarke before reusing the design.
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