4 layers99 × 53.3 mm
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2 layers79 × 53 mm
Bytepad
dialgorithm/bytepadBytePad is a super compact, ultra-customizable macropad built for productivity, gaming, and just pressing buttons because it's fun.
- Size
- 79 × 53 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 26
- Nets
- 33
- Pads
- 113
- Tracks, vias
- 96, 12
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 2 Jan 2026
- Updated
- 2 Jan 2026
Overview
Bytepad is an open-source printed circuit board by dialgorithm, from the dialgorithm/bytepad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 79 × 53 mm with 26 parts on 33 nets, routed with 96 tracks and 12 vias.
It is built around the 1N4148W. Its parts include 10 diodes, 9 switches and 1 IC.
Main components
1README
readme.md🎛️ BytePad – The Tiny But Mighty Macropad!
BytePad is a super compact, ultra-customizable macropad built for productivity, gaming, and just pressing buttons because it's fun. Whether you're automating workflows, spamming memes, or controlling your spaceship (okay, maybe just your music), BytePad has you covered.
🚀 Features
✅ 9 programmable keys
✅ Choc switches
✅ Rotary encoder
✅ Powered by Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040
✅ Fully customizable with KMK firmware
✅ DIY-friendly
📸 Screenshots
Hackpad Mockup
Schematic
PCB Design
🔩 Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Quantity | Component |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 |
| 10 | SOD123 Diodes |
| 9 | Choc Hotswap Sockets |
| 9 | Choc Switches |
| 9 | Keycaps |
| 1 | EC11 Encoder |
| 1 | Knob Cap (for EC11 Encoder) |
| 1 | BytePad PCB |
| 1 | USB-C to USB-C Cable |
🖥️ Firmware
BytePad runs on KMK firmware for easy Python-based customization.
Parts
26| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1N4148W | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| 9 | SW_Push | kleeb-pg1350:pg1350-H | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9 |
| 4 | MountingHole_Pad | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 1 | 01001101 01100001 01100011 01110010 01101111 | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | H5 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | keebio:RotaryEncoder_EC11 | ROT1 |
| 1 | xiao | kleeb-mcu:xiao-tht | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Bytepad PCB?
It measures 79 × 53 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Bytepad use?
26 parts, built around the 1N4148W. 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 Bytepad KiCad files?
From the dialgorithm/bytepad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/bytepad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/bytepad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Bytepad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask dialgorithm before reusing the design.
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