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2 layers114.6 × 122.2 mmMacropad routed rounded, the printed circuit board in 3D

Macropad routed rounded

make-42/ai1

A small QMK powered macro pad.

Size
114.6 × 122.2 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
39
Nets
41
Pads
271
Tracks, vias
300, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
19 Jul 2022
Updated
1 Jun 2026

Overview

Macropad routed rounded is an open-source printed circuit board by make-42, from the make-42/ai repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 114.6 × 122.2 mm with 39 parts on 41 nets, routed with 300 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 19 diodes and 19 switches. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.

README

README.md

ai

ai ai ai

Youtube video documenting the design process

This is a small open source 5x4-1 macropad powered by QMK

  • Keyboard Maintainer: Louis Dalibard
  • Hardware Supported: The PCB for ai is located here: ai
  • Hardware Availability: Here is a complete BOM with links to where you can find parts:
    • PCB (I personally used JLCPCB)
    • Arduino Pro Micro (Aliexpress)
    • Female pin rows (Aliexpress)
    • Gateron hotswap sockets (Aliexpress)
    • Zener diodes (Aliexpress)
    • Keyswitches (use a compatible MX switch)
    • Keycaps (Duh)

Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):

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make ai:default

Flashing example for this keyboard:

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make ai:default:flash

See the build environment setup and the make instructions for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our Complete Newbs Guide.

Bootloader

Enter the bootloader in 3 ways:

  • Bootmagic reset: Hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (usually the top left key or Escape) and plug in the keyboard
  • Physical reset button: Briefly press the button on the back of the PCB - some may have pads you must short instead
  • Keycode in layout: Press the key mapped to RESET if it is available

Parts

39
QtyValueFootprintReferences
19MXS1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, S19 +3
19ComboDiodeD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19 +3
1ProMicroMCU1

Questions

How big is the Macropad routed rounded PCB?

It measures 114.6 × 122.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Macropad routed rounded use?

39 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 routed rounded KiCad files?

From the make-42/ai repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KiCAD/macropad-v2/macropad_routed_rounded.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Macropad routed rounded design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask make-42 before reusing the design.

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