4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers88.6 × 50.8 mm
Hackpad
andylin08/hexapad- Size
- 88.6 × 50.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 19
- Nets
- 24
- Pads
- 96
- Tracks, vias
- 165, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 27 Jun 2025
- Updated
- 6 Jul 2025
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by andylin08, from the andylin08/hexapad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 88.6 × 50.8 mm with 19 parts on 24 nets, routed with 165 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 10 diodes, 7 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdMacropad
Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Component | Qty | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SK6812-MINI RGB LED | 4 | |
| Switching Diode (e.g., 1N4148) | 6 | |
| 10 kΩ Trimmer Potentiometer | 1 | [https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk/products/10k-3296-variable-potentiometer-trimmer?variant=45366121595189&_gsid=a7fdeEfvG3t] |
| Cherry MX Key Switch | 6 | |
| Rotary Encoder | 1 | |
| Seeed XIAO-RP2040 Board | 1 |
📸 Images
Parts
19| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | D | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| 6 | SW_Push_45deg | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 4 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 1 | R_Potentiometer | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Bourns_3266X_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW8 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 88.6 × 50.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad use?
19 parts, built around the SK6812MINI-E. 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 andylin08/hexapad 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 andylin08 before reusing the design.
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