4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers64.3 × 80.7 mm
Hackpad
Dixit106/Dixit-s-Hackpad1A custom 6-Key mechanical macropad!
- Size
- 64.3 × 80.7 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 10
- Nets
- 17
- Pads
- 65
- Tracks, vias
- 172, 20
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 1 Dec 2025
- Updated
- 17 Mar 2026
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by Dixit106, from the Dixit106/Dixit-s-Hackpad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 64.3 × 80.7 mm with 10 parts on 17 nets, routed with 172 tracks and 20 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 7 switches, 2 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdDixit's Hackpad
This is a custom 6-key macropad with a rotary encoder designed for the Hack Club Onboard program.
Features
- 6 Mechanical Switches (Cherry MX style)
- 1 Rotary Encoder (for volume/scrolling)
- 2 RGB LEDs (SK6812 MINI-E)
- Powered by Seeed XIAO RP2040
- Custom 3D Printed Case (PLA) with snap-fit lid
- Custom PCB Art
Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Part | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Microcontroller | 1 | Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 |
| Switches | 6 | Cherry MX Compatible Mechanical Switches |
| Rotary Encoder | 1 | EC11 Rotary Encoder |
| LEDs | 2 | SK6812 MINI-E RGB LEDs |
| Case | 1 | Custom 3D Printed PLA Case (Top & Bottom) |
| PCB | 1 | Custom Designed PCB |
Gallery
PCB Design
Schematic
3D Case Design
Final:-(i messed up 3d printed case while i was trying to customize it irl)
Parts
10| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 2 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D3 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm_CircularMountingHoles | SW7 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-SMD | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 64.3 × 80.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad use?
10 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 Hackpad KiCad files?
From the Dixit106/Dixit-s-Hackpad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hackpad_submission/pcb/hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic hackpad_submission/pcb/hackpad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Hackpad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Dixit106 before reusing the design.
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