2 layers98 × 27 mm
2 layers69.1 × 42.9 mm
Made with and for Blueprint @ Hackclub. It is my personal hackpad, with the keys W,A,S,D with various utility.
- Size
- 69.1 × 42.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 5
- Nets
- 14
- Pads
- 48
- Tracks, vias
- 27, 4
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 7 Feb 2026
- Updated
- 20 Oct 2026
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by GodOfStrategy, from the GodOfStrategy/My-custom-macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 69.1 × 42.9 mm with 5 parts on 14 nets, routed with 27 tracks and 4 vias.
Its parts include 4 switches and 1 IC.
README
README.mdMy-custom-macropad
Made with and for Blueprint @ Hackclub. It is my personal hackpad, with the keys W,A,S,D with various utility.
My hackpad uses:
- XIAO-SAMD21-DIP as the MCU (sourced from Hackclub hq)
- 4 push switches as my keys.(sourced from Hackclub hq)
- 4 Cherry MX keycaps. (3D printed or sourced from Hackclub HQ)
Here are the schematics:
Here is the PCB:
I modeled my Case for it in Fusion 360, it has a cutout for the USB port.(This is the assembled case)
The unassembled case:
When I recieved my PCBs, I quickly assembled one of them, by soldering the Xiao and the switches, this is how it looked:
Here is the final assembled macropad [altough the top did get a bit misaligned, so I had to use Superglue to stick it, as opposed to using screws :( ] :
Check out my demonstration here :https://youtu.be/AzQq92xHFlM Here is the BoM:
Bill of Materials (BoM)
| Sr No. | Component Name | Source | Cost $(USD) | Quantity | Total Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIAO RP2040 | Hack Club HQ | 0.00 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2 | 3D Printed Case | Printing Legion | 2.09 | 2 | 4.18 |
| 3 | Cherry MX Key Switch | Hack Club HQ | 0.00 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 4 | PCBs (5 pcs) | JLCPCB | 8.94 | 5 | 8.94 |
Grand Total ---> 13.12$ USD
Feel free to find my firmware, CAD files, KiCad files(PCB & Schematics), and my production files(GBR).
Parts
5| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 1 | XIAO-SAMD21-DIP | OPL KiCAD:XIAO-SAMD21-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 69.1 × 42.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad use?
5 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 Hackpad KiCad files?
From the GodOfStrategy/My-custom-macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KiCad/Hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic KiCad/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 GodOfStrategy before reusing the design.
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