2 layers103 × 30.5 mm
2 layers92.9 × 46.9 mm
HackPad
alexl0206/HackPad3A custom-built macro pad designed for productivity.
- Size
- 92.9 × 46.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 9
- Nets
- 14
- Pads
- 58
- Tracks, vias
- 51, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 31 Dec 2025
- Updated
- 4 Feb 2026
Overview
HackPad is an open-source printed circuit board by alexl0206, from the alexl0206/HackPad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 92.9 × 46.9 mm with 9 parts on 14 nets, routed with 51 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 6 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
README
README.mdHackpad
A custom-built macro pad designed for productivity.
Mechanical switches, programmable layers, and a minimalist aesthetic.
Features
- 2x3 Macro Pad
- Programmable Layers
- Minimalist Aesthetic
CAD Model
Render
PCB
Schematic
PCB
Firmware
The HackPad's firmware is based on KMK Firmware.
BOM
- 6x Cherry MX Switches
- 6x DSA Keycaps
- 1x XIAO RP2040
- 1x Case (2 printed parts)
- 4x M3x16 Bolt
- 4x M3 Heatset
Parts
9| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 2 | LOGO | LOGO | G***, G*** |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the HackPad PCB?
It measures 92.9 × 46.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the HackPad use?
9 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 HackPad KiCad files?
From the alexl0206/HackPad 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 alexl0206 before reusing the design.
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