4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers75 × 79.7 mm
Hackpad
K-116/V1Macropadhackpad for blueprint
- Size
- 75 × 79.7 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 15
- Nets
- 23
- Pads
- 80
- Tracks, vias
- 105, 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 23 Mar 2026
- Updated
- 3 Apr 2026
Overview
Hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by K-116, from the K-116/V1Macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 75 × 79.7 mm with 15 parts on 23 nets, routed with 105 tracks and 1 via.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 7 diodes, 6 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdK116's hackpad
this is my hackpad for blueprint, I added an oled, button and rotary encoder to the project. I used FreeCad and Tinkercad instead on Fusion360 the project file is avaliable here
Here is a my 3d design
Schematic and PCB
Main takeaways
This project was definitely a learning experience, this was my first ever pcb and was my first time ever using KICAD. Although the tutorial used fusion 360, I learned that FreeCAD was much easier for me so I used that. I watched alot of Youtube videos to get the basics of KICAD (schematics, matrix, pcb routing) although connecting the 3d models to the components was a great challenge.The main goal I had in mind was to make a Macropad that could adjust volume with the rotary encoder, link to youtube videos/music with the top two keys and copy,paste &select all with the bottom three. I designed the case to expose the pcb as I like to see my work and so I could fix any issues. :)
Final
I will make an additional section when I get the macropad!made with ❤️ for blueprint
Parts
15| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | D | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D5, D6, D9 |
| 5 | SW_Push_45deg | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10, SW11 |
| 1 | OLED_DISPLAY | oled:SSD1306-0.91-OLED-4pin-128x32(1) | J1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 1 | SK6812MINI-E | LED_SMD:LED_WS2812B_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm | D4 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | Seeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad PCB?
It measures 75 × 79.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad 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 Hackpad KiCad files?
From the K-116/V1Macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic 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 K-116 before reusing the design.
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