Skip to the content
PCBKitNew board
2 layers244 × 113 mmModel d, the printed circuit board in 3D

40% ortho keyboard using a capacitive pcb and Model F switches.

Size
244 × 113 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
18
Nets
17
Pads
38
Tracks, vias
4, 240
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
15 Oct 2021
Updated
2 Sep 2022

Overview

Model d is an open-source printed circuit board by durken1, from the durken1/model_d repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 244 × 113 mm with 18 parts on 17 nets, routed with 4 tracks and 240 vias.

README

readme.md

Model D

model_d

Note: I got this working using a fork of QMK for XWhatsit by deskthority user pandrew. There is probably room for improvement in the PCB - the current version is basically a working prototype, so use this at your own peril. No guarantees :)

40% ortho keyboard using a capacitive pcb and Model F switches.

The ground plate is important to avoid interference and is to be placed beneath the main pcb.

Case

I have included the STLs (cut to be printable on "normal" sized printers, I used an Ender 3 V2) for my case as well as the step file, so it should be easy to make adjustments to fit your need. I used M3 inserts and screws for attaching stuff (all the 4mm round holes).

The PCBs slide into the plate that is then attached to the main case using the mounting bracket. The plate is designed with 0.8 mm PCBs in mind (1.6 mm total for main + ground pcb).

I think most of the assembly is pretty straight forward, so I won't make a guide unless there is demand for one. Feel free to contact me with any questions though.

For my build I used a TH-xwhatsit and a short USB C panel mount extension cable.

bracket1 bracket2

Parts

18
QtyValueFootprintReferences
2LOGOmodel_d:model_dG***, G***
1Conn_01x12Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_VerticalROW
1Conn_01x27Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x16_P2.54mm_VerticalCOL

The 4 most common of 18 parts.

Questions

How big is the Model d PCB?

It measures 244 × 113 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Model d use?

18 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 Model d KiCad files?

From the durken1/model_d repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is gndplate/model_d.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Model d design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask durken1 before reusing the design.

More from durken1/model_d

1
  • 2 layers244 × 113 mmModel d, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Model d

    durken1/model_d

    40% ortho keyboard using a capacitive pcb and Model F switches.

    65 parts46

Similar boards

  • 2 layers27.9 × 16.5 mmPowerSSO-24 breakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

    PowerSSO-24 breakout

    rusefi/rusefi

    rusefi - GPL internal combustion engine control unit

    18 parts1.2k
  • 2 layers42.7 × 13.7 mmStm32-mini12864, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Stm32-mini12864

    VoronDesign/Voron-Hardware

    Cool Hardware designed by the Voron Design group

    18 parts1.1kGPL-3.0
  • 2 layers41.2 × 46.6 mmThumb cluster left, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Thumb cluster left

    JesusFreke/lalboard

    A 3D-printed keyboard inspired by the DataHand

    18 parts993
  • 2 layers44 × 51.3 mm4272MAVcoder R4, the printed circuit board in 3D

    4272MAVcoder R4

    hackclub/OnBoard

    💡 Join 1,000 teenagers and make your first PCB with a $100 grant!

    18 parts915
  • 2 layers28.3 × 14.3 mmTap Photosensor PCB, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Tap Photosensor PCB

    VoronDesign/Voron-Tap

    Tap is a nozzle-based z-probe for the V2 and Trident printer designs. The entire toolhead moves to trigger an optical switch. Tap offers many advantages:

    18 parts716GPL-3.0
  • 2 layers20.3 × 15.2 mmL0 stepper driver, the printed circuit board in 3D

    L0 stepper driver

    Luos-io/luos_engine

    Open-source and real-time orchestrator for cyber-physical-systems, to easily design, test and deploy embedded applications and digital twins.

    18 parts546MIT
  • 2 layersMooltipass, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Mooltipass

    limpkin/mooltipass

    Github repository dedicated to the mooltipass project

    18 parts531
  • 2 layers42.5 × 28.8 mmC5VRX JACK DIY V2, the printed circuit board in 3D

    C5VRX JACK DIY V2

    Twotoz/C5VRX

    Ultra-minimal, zero-CPU 5.8 GHz analog FPV video receiver using ESP32-C5 Wi-Fi 6 PHY MODEM_DIAG, BitScrambler WBFM demodulation & resistor DAC CVBS

    18 parts515GPL-3.0