4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
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234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers56 × 57 mm
Malchpad.v1
Malch2089/malchpad.v1it contains pcb and case designs of my malchpad which a small functional 6 keys keyboard
- Size
- 56 × 57 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 17
- Nets
- 18
- Pads
- 84
- Tracks, vias
- 106, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 28 Dec 2025
- Updated
- 6 May 2026
Overview
Malchpad.v1 is an open-source printed circuit board by Malch2089, from the Malch2089/malchpad.v1 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 56 × 57 mm with 17 parts on 18 nets, routed with 106 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 6 capacitors, 6 switches, 3 diodes, 1 resistor and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdmalchpad.v1
it contains pcb and case designs of my malchpad which a small functional 6 keys keyboard
Parts
17| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 3 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2, D3 |
| 1 | 330 | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | XIAO:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the Malchpad.v1 PCB?
It measures 56 × 57 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Malchpad.v1 use?
17 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 Malchpad.v1 KiCad files?
From the Malch2089/malchpad.v1 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/pcb.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/pcb.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Malchpad.v1 design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Malch2089 before reusing the design.