2 layers
Encoder
byrantech/laptop
anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.
7 parts4.3kMIT
2 layers40.5 × 57 mm
My-first-macropad is.... My first macropad. Made this to experiment with hardware, as I thought this would be a nice first project for me.
- Size
- 40.5 × 57 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 7
- Nets
- 10
- Pads
- 44
- Tracks, vias
- 37, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 2 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 23 Sep 2026
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by insertnewusername, from the insertnewusername/my-first-macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 40.5 × 57 mm with 7 parts on 10 nets, routed with 37 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 6 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
README
README.mdmy-first-macropad
My-first-macropad is.... My first macropad. Made this to experiment with hardware, as I thought this would be a nice first project for me. Still decide what the buttons should do, they'll probably like execute simple commands such as opening task manager, I'll figure it out once I get the hardware and update this.
HARDWARE!!!
Ok so this was my first time soldering and assembling a pcb, so I screwed up a lot, and it took me a while to figure everything out (still need practice), and after I finished doing everything, getting the firmware done was a nightmare, so asked AI how do i make QMK not gimme that many error messages and what's wrong, eventually got there. Case is still pending, but the overall thing is done, so I don't think a case is that strictly requiredIMAGES!!!!
(BTW I messed up the pcb which is why the usb for xiao is faced that way oopsies)
CAD Model:
Made a basic frame for all the keys and usb. Hopefully everthing works out!
PCD:
Here's my PCB, I made this all in KiCad.
BOM
Here's what I need to create the hackpad:
6x Cherry MX Switches
6x DSA Keycaps
4x M3x5x4 Heatset inserts
4x M3x12mm SHSC Bolts
6x 1N4148 DO-35 Diodes
1x XIAO RP2040
1x Case (2 3D printed parts to assemble case I hope I get a 3d printer sometime next year)
1x Soldering Iron (I'm new to hardware - this is my first project)
(Optional - I'll try add these later but pls give cuz i'll find a way to add em)
2x WS2812B LEDs
1x 0.91" 128x32 OLED Display
Parts
7| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | footprints:XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 40.5 × 57 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
7 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 Macropad KiCad files?
From the insertnewusername/my-first-macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Macropad/PCB/Macropad.kicad_pcb and its schematic Macropad/PCB/Macropad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask insertnewusername before reusing the design.
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