2 layers131.2 × 132.5 mm
2 layers162.5 × 122.5 mm
Newkb
dancol00/geemuA split, columnar-staggered keyboard with a row-staggered numrow.
- Size
- 162.5 × 122.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 73
- Nets
- 62
- Pads
- 569
- Tracks, vias
- 1,007, 147
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 11 Apr 2026
- Updated
- 11 Apr 2026
Overview
Newkb is an open-source printed circuit board by dancol00, from the dancol00/geemu repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 162.5 × 122.5 mm with 73 parts on 62 nets, routed with 1,007 tracks and 147 vias.
Its parts include 31 diodes and 31 switches.
Parts
73| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ceoloide:diode_tht_sod123 | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +15 | |
| 31 | ceoloide:switch_mx | S1, S2, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, S19, S20, S21, S22, S23 +15 | |
| 6 | ceoloide:mounting_hole_plated | H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 | |
| 1 | ceoloide:mcu_supermini_nrf52840 | MCU1 | |
| 1 | ceoloide:battery_connector_molex_pico_ezmate_1x02 | CONN1 | |
| 1 | ceoloide:power_switch_smd_side | PWR1 | |
| 1 | ceoloide:trrs_pj320a (reversible, symmetric) | TRRS1 | |
| 1 | ceoloide:reset_switch_tht_top | RST1 |
Questions
How big is the Newkb PCB?
It measures 162.5 × 122.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Newkb use?
73 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 Newkb KiCad files?
From the dancol00/geemu repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is kicad/newkb.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Newkb design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask dancol00 before reusing the design.
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