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2 layers100 × 90 mm
NeowPad
BMLP07/NeowPadMacropad
- Size
- 100 × 90 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 35
- Nets
- 29
- Pads
- 140
- Tracks, vias
- 146, 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 31 Mar 2026
- Updated
- 11 Jun 2026
Overview
NeowPad is an open-source printed circuit board by BMLP07, from the BMLP07/NeowPad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 100 × 90 mm with 35 parts on 29 nets, routed with 146 tracks and 3 vias.
Its parts include 16 switches, 15 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
README
README.mdNeowPad
Macropad designed for productivity with customizable encoder and keys
Description
A medium-sized 15-key macropad with a rotatory encoder. The encoder and every key can be customized as wished on the firmware powered by a XIAO RP2040
Features
- Every key can be customized as well as the encoder
- Main functions are single-input, multiple-input and macros.
Future plans:
- Not a single layout but multiple for different task (work, games, ...)
- Key-pressed combinations for more functionality
BOM
- 1x Case (Top & Bottom)
- 1x Unsoldered Seeed XIAO RP2040
- 15x MX-Style switches
- 15x White blank DSA keycaps
- 15x Through-hole 1N4148 Diodes
- 1x EC11 Rotary encoders
- 4x M3x16mm screws
- 4x M3x5mx4mm heatset inserts
Design
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File descriptions
- CAD: Contains .stp/.step files and .f3b files.
- Firmware: Contains KMK python file.
- PCB: Contains gerber.zip (for production), PCB schematic and layout.
- Production: All files necessary for the production of the macropad.
Comments
It has been a lovely journey learning how to design a PCB in KiCAD, the case in CAD programs and learning how to code a firmware for a macropad.
Thanks for the opportunity and eager to learn more about hardware, software and more!
Parts
35| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1N4148 | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15 |
| 15 | SW_Push | Neowpad:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15 |
| 3 | LOGO | LOGO | G***, G***, G*** |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW16 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the NeowPad PCB?
It measures 100 × 90 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the NeowPad use?
35 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 NeowPad KiCad files?
From the BMLP07/NeowPad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Production/NeowPad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/NeowPad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the NeowPad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask BMLP07 before reusing the design.
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