4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers80.1 × 64.3 mm
Nilo
Danerack/NiloPadNiloPad is a 4 key macropad with a rotary encoder, an OLED Display. It also has 4 SK6812 MINI-E LEDs, and uses KMK firmware
- Size
- 80.1 × 64.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 16
- Nets
- 19
- Pads
- 80
- Tracks, vias
- 109, 12
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 19 Jun 2025
- Updated
- 21 Jun 2025
Overview
Nilo is an open-source printed circuit board by Danerack, from the Danerack/NiloPad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 80.1 × 64.3 mm with 16 parts on 19 nets, routed with 109 tracks and 12 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 5 switches, 4 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdNiloPad
NiloPad is a 4 key macropad with a rotary encoder, an OLED Display. It also has 4 SK6812 MINI-E LEDs, and uses KMK firmwareFeatures:
Simple 3D printed case
1 0.91 inch OLED displays
1 EC11 Rotary encoders
4 SK6812 MINI-E LEDs
4 Keys MX-Style switches
5 M3x16mm screws
5 M3x5mx4mm heatset insertsCAD Model:
Everything fits together using 5 M3 Bolts and heatset inserts. All 5 of them are for the PCBMade in Fision360, :)PCB
so the entirety of my PCB was made in KiCad
SchematicsPCBFirmware Overview
Idk bruv I have never used KMK or QMK before so I just did what the tutorial did.
I will program it on my own once I get it thoBOM:
1 Seeed XIAO RP2040
4 MX-Style switches
1 EC11 Rotary encoders
1 0.91 inch OLED displays
4 Blank DSA keycaps
4 SK6812 MINI-E LEDs
5 M3x16mm screws
5 M3x5mx4mm heatset inserts
1 3D PRINTED CASEIght thank you :D
Parts
16| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm_3D | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 4 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB_3D | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 1 | OLED | kbd:OLED | OL1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch_MP | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm_3D | SW5 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-RP2040-DIP_3D | U1 |
The 11 most common of 16 parts.
Questions
How big is the Nilo PCB?
It measures 80.1 × 64.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Nilo use?
16 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 Nilo KiCad files?
From the Danerack/NiloPad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/Nilo.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/Nilo.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Nilo design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Danerack before reusing the design.
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