

Simple65
65%-ISO NRF52840 Keyboard running RMK
- Size
- 314.9 × 100.6 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 144
- Nets
- 94
- Pads
- 519
- Tracks, vias
- 392, 8
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 10 May 2025
- Updated
- 24 Jun 2025
Overview
Simple65 is an open-source printed circuit board by FoxTimo, from the FoxTimo/pure65 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 314.9 × 100.6 mm with 144 parts on 94 nets, routed with 392 tracks and 8 vias.
Its parts include 69 diodes, 69 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the nRF52 and nRF5x boards of this library.
README
README.mdMCU: SuperMini NRF52840 (nice!nano clone)
LAYOUT:
SCHEMATIC:
Parts
144| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Diode | scotto components:Diode_DO-35 | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +53 |
| 59 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.00u | S1, S2, S10, S11, S12, S13, S15, S17, S18, S19, S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25 +43 |
| 4 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.25u | S45, S60, S61, S62 |
| 3 | Mounting_Hole | ScottoKeebs_Miscellaneous:Mounting_Hole Pad | H3, H4, H5 |
| 2 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.75u | S30, S57 |
| 1 | BAT | Connector_JST:JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.50u | S16 |
| 1 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_2.00u | S14 |
| 1 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_6.25u | S63 |
| 1 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_ISOEnter | S43 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_2_Open | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | RESET |
| 1 | SuperMini nRF52840 | PCM_marbastlib-xp-promicroish:SuperMini_nRF52840_AH_Reversible | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Simple65 PCB?
It measures 314.9 × 100.6 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Simple65 use?
144 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 Simple65 KiCad files?
From the FoxTimo/pure65 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/simple65.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/simple65.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Simple65 design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask FoxTimo before reusing the design.
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