4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers60 × 85 mm
MacroPad
jl-23929/HackpadA 10-key macropad with a diagnostic LED for debugging. It's based on a Seeed XIAO RP2040.
- Size
- 60 × 85 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 15
- Nets
- 17
- Pads
- 89
- Tracks, vias
- 105, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.99 (file 20241129)
- Created
- 30 Jun 2025
- Updated
- 3 Jul 2025
Overview
MacroPad is an open-source printed circuit board by jl-23929, from the jl-23929/Hackpad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 60 × 85 mm with 15 parts on 17 nets, routed with 105 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 11 switches, 1 IC and 1 diode. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdHackpad
A 10-key macropad with a diagnostic LED for debugging. It's based on a Seeed XIAO RP2040.
PCB
This is my PCB. I made it using KiCAD. It is 60x85mm and uses 2 layers with no vias.
Enclosure
I designed the enclosure using OnShape (Fusion was completely broken at the time).
The PCB is held in with two M3 standoffs.
The bottom of the case has been countersunk for the bolt-heads.
BOM
To build the Hackpad, the following parts are required:
11 x Cherry MX Switches 10 x Keycaps 1 x WS2812B LEDs 1 x Seeed XIAO RP2040. 1 x PCB 1 x Case (Four 3D-printed parts) 2 x 20mm M3 bolts 2 x M3 Nyloc Nuts
Parts
15| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10, SW10.1 |
| 1 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
The 13 most common of 15 parts.
Questions
How big is the MacroPad PCB?
It measures 60 × 85 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the MacroPad use?
15 parts, built around the SK6812MINI-E. 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 jl-23929/Hackpad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/MacroPad.kicad_pcb and its schematic 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 jl-23929 before reusing the design.
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