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2 layers212 × 67 mmDeckBoard, the printed circuit board in 3D

A Pi Zero based cyberdeck with low profile mechanical keyboard

Size
212 × 67 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.69 mm
Parts
75
Nets
60
Pads
316
Tracks, vias
286, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
14 Aug 2023
Updated
27 Nov 2023

Overview

DeckBoard is an open-source printed circuit board by ilthraim, from the ilthraim/pimech_deck repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 212 × 67 mm with 75 parts on 60 nets, routed with 286 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 36 diodes, 36 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

README

README.md

The PiMech Deck

A Pi Zero based cyberdeck with low profile mechanical keyboard The PiMech Deck

Thanks for checking out the PiMech Deck! This is a Rapberry Pi Zero based computer in the all in one, homebuilt style of a cyberdeck. It features:

  • Adjustable 7" LCD Screen
  • Integrated USB hub with three external ports
  • 36 key mechanical keyboard running QMK for full customization
  • 4500 mah battery and integrated charging for 4+ hours of run time
  • Small sized and light weight
  • Designed around a metal plate with segmented 3d printed parts which should fit on almost any printe

This repo has all of the files needed to cut the main structural plate and print up all the 3d parts. I'm also including my Fusion 360 file if you want to remix/investigate or otherwise use it. This is not a complete build guide or how-to as I did not really think about it while building and didn't capture some specific details. I do think the BOM, the few photos I took, and the STL/DXF files should let
anyone intrepid enough reproduce this design, or even improve it!

Reach out if you have any questions, I'm happy to help - rich@brickbots.com

If you build one of these, or something related, I'd love to see it!

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Parts

75
QtyValueFootprintReferences
36DDiode_SMD:D_0805_2012MetricD1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +20
36SW_PushFootprints:SW_PG1350SW1, SW2, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, SW21, SW22, SW23 +20
1LOGOFootprints:Images-Chef_GumiG***
1ProMicroFootprints:ProMicroU1
1Thumbstick ConnectorConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1

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Questions

How big is the DeckBoard PCB?

It measures 212 × 67 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.69 mm thick.

What parts does the DeckBoard use?

75 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 DeckBoard KiCad files?

From the ilthraim/pimech_deck repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/DeckBoard.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/DeckBoard.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the DeckBoard design in my own project?

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