
nRF52 and nRF5x boards
1,604 boards1,604 open-source nRF52 and nRF5x boards from 1,213 GitHub repositories, each designed in KiCad and read from its files: its size, layers, parts, README and project.
They have a median size of 100 × 72 mm and most often 2 copper layers (76 %). The parts their repositories use most are the 1N4148W, AO3401A, SK6812MINI-E, USBLC6-2SC6 and MDBT50Q-1MV2.
Parts they use most
- 4 layers48 × 35 mm

- 4 layers40 × 23 mm

- 2 layers139.3 × 113.8 mm

Flake L
lever-tech/flake
An open-source, wireless, split ergonomic keyboard designed to be productive, healthy, and enjoyable. [formerly Anywhy Flake]
62 parts531CERN-OHL-W-2.0 - 2 layers236.5 × 96.2 mm

Forager pcb
carrefinho/forager
34-key wireless split keyboard inspired by ZSA Voyager
90 parts426CERN-OHL-P-2.0 - 2 layers

- 2 layers147.9 × 104.8 mm

- 2 layers120.6 × 85.5 mm

KLOTZ
GEIGEIGEIST/KLOTZ
KLOTZ is 34 keys column-staggered split keyboard. It uses an encoder and three status LEDs on each side.
56 parts287GPL-3.0 - 2 layers216.5 × 81.2 mm

Delta omega rev4-handsolder both
unspecworks/delta-omega
An ergonomic ultra low-profile, split keyboard with BLE wireless, 3×5+2 layout, designed for portability.
72 parts263CERN-OHL-W-2.0 - 2 layers141.5 × 83 mm

Rolio
MickiusMousius/Rolio46Keyboard
A split wireless keyboard based on the Corne and Sofle
110 parts236MIT - 2 layers136 × 91.7 mm

One
ergonautkb/one
Ergonaut One is an open-source ergonomic wireless split mechanical keyboard designed by Ergonaut Keyboards.
56 parts210CERN-OHL-P-2.0 - 4 layers97.2 × 82.7 mm

- 2 layers57.4 × 12 mm

- 2 layers281.7 × 95.6 mm

- 2 layers275.5 × 105.6 mm

Corne xiao
friction07/corne-xiao
This is a modified version of the corne keyboard by foostan. It is wireless and uses zmk firmware. - uses Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 - supports rotary encoder on each half - supports nice!view - has a power button and…
124 parts173 - 2 layers115.6 × 106.7 mm

ErgoSNM v3 left
siderakb/ergo-snm-keyboard
ErgoSNM is a split ergonomic keyboard integrated with trackball, wireless is in beta
90 parts172CERN-OHL-P-2.0 - 2 layers126.6 × 21.4 mm

ADBv2
mattchesters/zmk-apple-desktop-bus-keyboard
ZMK shield for Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard
17 parts168MIT - 2 layers285 × 94.6 mm

- 2 layers151.3 × 120.8 mm

Tairakb
strayer/taira-keyboard
A wireless low-profile split mechanical keyboard with 66 keys inspired by the ErgoDash and Corne Chocolate
79 parts164MIT - 2 layers226.9 × 108.5 mm

- 2 layers127.3 × 114.6 mm

- 2 layers285 × 94.6 mm

- 2 layers146.1 × 118.8 mm

Apiaster
nmunnich/apiaster
Apiaster is a 50 key keyboard designed to be cheap, adjustable, and upgradeable.
106 parts118 - 2 layers270.4 × 100.3 mm

Mriya pcb-1.1.3
themaxbang/MRIYA
MRIYA is a 42-key column-staggered split keyboard based on the Corne Cherry v.3.0.1
162 parts116MIT - 4 layers38.6 × 39.5 mm

Questions
Where can I find open-source nRF52 and nRF5x boards?
This page lists 1,604, from 1,213 repositories on GitHub, each read from its KiCad files with links to the original repository; PCBKit opens any of them in the browser.
What parts are most common on nRF52 and nRF5x boards?
The 1N4148W, AO3401A, SK6812MINI-E, USBLC6-2SC6 and MDBT50Q-1MV2 appear in the most repositories here; each links to its symbol, footprint and the boards that use it.
How big is a typical nRF52 and nRF5x board?
The median is 100 × 72 mm, most often with 2 copper layers (76 %).