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2 layers88.1 × 71.4 mmMini key capy, the printed circuit board in 3D

Mini key capy

Az154za/Hackypady1

Hackypady is a 9 key keyboard with one 0.91" OLED dispaly , 1 rotatory encoder , 3 multicolor LEDs (RGB) it does contain the XIAO seeed RP 2040 its objectif is to make u have fast access to ur favourite apps , shortcuts…

Size
88.1 × 71.4 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
24
Nets
26
Pads
114
Tracks, vias
167, 9
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
11 Dec 2025
Updated
16 Dec 2025

Overview

Mini key capy is an open-source printed circuit board by Az154za, from the Az154za/Hackypady repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 88.1 × 71.4 mm with 24 parts on 26 nets, routed with 167 tracks and 9 vias.

It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 12 diodes, 10 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.

Main components

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README

README.md

Hackypady

Hackypady is a 9 key keyboard with one 0.91" OLED dispaly , 1 rotatory encoder , 3 multicolor LEDs (RGB) it does contain the XIAO seeed RP 2040 its objectif is to make u have fast access to ur favourite apps , shortcuts ....

##PCB Here is my PCB with the schematic .it's made in Kicad .in This case I did the simple rotatory encoder because I have no pins digital pins

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Assembly

  1. Mount the OLED and encoder where visible/easy to reach.
  2. Arrange the 9 switches in your preferred layout (3×3 grid is common).
  3. Wire the switches into a diode matrix (each switch in series with a diode) to allow scanning with fewer pins.
  4. Connect the encoder and OLED to the RP2040 according to the pinout you plan to use.
  5. Double-check power (3.3V) and ground connections before powering.
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Firmware / Software

The firmware is made with KMK python to set up the initiation of buttons and the encoder up and down volume

About this project

This project is highly scalable and depends on what micro controller you want to use or what's ur idea

Bill of Materials

  • 1 × Seeed XIAO RP2040 (or compatible RP2040 board)
  • 1 × 0.91" OLED (I2C, 128×32 or 128×64)
  • 1 × Rotary encoder switch or not ( it's an option)
  • 9 × push buttons
  • 9 × diodes (1N4148) for matrix design

Parts

24
QtyValueFootprintReferences
91N4148Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12
9SW_PushButton_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCBSW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9
3SK6812MINILED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mmD1, D2, D3
1OLED_128x32OLED1:SSD1306-0.91-OLED-4pin-128x32 (2)J1
1RotaryEncoderRotateryencoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E_Vertical_H20mmSW10
1XIAO-RP2040-DIPOPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIPU1

Questions

How big is the Mini key capy PCB?

It measures 88.1 × 71.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Mini key capy use?

24 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 Mini key capy KiCad files?

From the Az154za/Hackypady repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Hackypady/PCB design/Mini_key_capy.kicad_pcb and its schematic Hackypady/PCB design/Mini_key_capy.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Mini key capy design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Az154za before reusing the design.

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