2 layers117.3 × 54.5 mm
2 layers225.9 × 85.3 mm
Babier v
dixls/babier-v2like the baby-v by smaller
- Size
- 225.9 × 85.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 69
- Nets
- 64
- Pads
- 297
- Tracks, vias
- 276, 20
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 30 Nov 2024
- Updated
- 3 Feb 2025
Overview
Babier v is an open-source printed circuit board by dixls, from the dixls/babier-v repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 225.9 × 85.3 mm with 69 parts on 64 nets, routed with 276 tracks and 20 vias.
Its parts include 34 diodes, 34 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.
README
readme.mdBabier-V
This is a 34 key unibody split keyboard called the Babier-V, inspired by the Baby-V and the Vixen by eyeohdesigns, as well as ~30% boards like le Chiffre and others.
Layout
you can find the KLE json in babier-v.json.
Babier-V is currently very early in the design and protyping phase.
Assembly
The current pcb design is a bare pcb for a pro-micro format controller and smd diodes.
The printable case found in [print\ files/] uses a bumpon mounting style, where bumpons are attached to the lobes of the plate and sit in the corresponding divots in the case. The two halves of the case snap together, so no screws are required. They may be difficult to print on smaller printers, but I managed to get it done on a 225x225mm print bed.
Project status
This project is effectively done. I may iterate and make a more polished version in the future, but probably nothing big happening from this point.
TODO:
- Draft pro-micro based pcb
- order pcb prototypes
- draft zmk firmware
- finish initial zmk firmware
- it compiles fully, but is still untested
- implement proper keymap in zmk
- design plate
- print plate
- assemble prototype
- test firmware
- design printable case
Future?:
- Design integrated pcb
- Design integrated wireless pcb?
- Design case for cnc
Parts
69| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | D_Small | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +18 |
| 34 | MX_SW_solder | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_1u | SW1, SW2, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, SW21, SW22, SW23 +18 |
| 1 | Elite-C | PCM_marbastlib-xp-promicroish:Elite-C_ACH | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Babier v PCB?
It measures 225.9 × 85.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Babier v use?
69 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 Babier v KiCad files?
From the dixls/babier-v repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/babier-v.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/babier-v.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Babier v design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask dixls before reusing the design.
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