2 layers299 × 82.5 mm
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hackclub/OnBoard
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663 parts915
2 layers42.9 × 81 mm
A Starter Projekt from Hackclub Highway to Undercity
- Size
- 42.9 × 81 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 19
- Pads
- 56
- Tracks, vias
- 29, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 30 May 2025
- Updated
- 5 Jun 2025
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by herrTechnok, from the herrTechnok/HackClub-Hackpad-Submission repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 42.9 × 81 mm with 7 parts on 19 nets, routed with 29 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the SK6812. Its parts include 4 switches, 2 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdHackClub-Hackpad-Submission
| Schematic | PCB | Case |
|---|---|---|
What is it for?
I want to be able to easily control the lights on my desk using Shortcuts and Home Assistant.
Hurdles
It took me an hour to import the symbol and footprint libraries. 😅
BOM
- 4x Cherry MX Blue
- 2x SK6812 MINI Leds
- 1x XIAO RP2040
- 4x Beige DSA Keycaps
- 4x M3x16 Bolt
- 4x M3 Heatset
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 2 | SK6812 | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm | D1, D2 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 42.9 × 81 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad use?
7 parts, built around the SK6812. 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 herrTechnok/HackClub-Hackpad-Submission repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Hackpad KiCad Projekt (PCB)/Hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic Hackpad KiCad Projekt (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 herrTechnok before reusing the design.
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