4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers95.4 × 99.9 mm
Macropad
MatsDevOfficial/typeing-machine1Me, completely redesigning my macropad! I went with a "cooler" design, and bc i needed the space for traces and diodes filled up the empty space with a little bit of storage.
- Size
- 95.4 × 99.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 28
- Nets
- 28
- Pads
- 98
- Tracks, vias
- 300, 38
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 3 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 4 Jun 2026
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by MatsDevOfficial, from the MatsDevOfficial/typeing-machine repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 95.4 × 99.9 mm with 28 parts on 28 nets, routed with 300 tracks and 38 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 14 diodes, 12 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdMacropad V2.0
Me, completely redesigning my macropad! I went with a "cooler" design, and bc i needed the space for traces and diodes filled up the empty space with a little bit of storage.
About EDA
So, I normally kind of dread a pcb; thats bc I dont have a soldering iron. But since that is includes or I will ask a TOA very nicely thats fixed. I personally kind of use a lot of vias, but it still looks good too me.
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About CAD
CAD is quite wonky compared to previous projects, thats bc fusion AND innovator dont work on linux and i did not have the energy to switch all my data to windows (I got it sideloaded, but there is no data on it). I hope I get my granddads IMAC fixed, so I can get back to fusion. I used Onshape for the design, and it gave these renderings:
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BOM
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
| Seeed XIAO RP2040 microcontroller | 1 |
| 1N4148 through-hole diodes | 20 |
| MX-style mechanical switches | 12 |
| 0.91” 128×32 OLED display | 1 |
| Blank DSA keycaps | 12 |
| SK6812 MINI-E RGB LEDs | 2 |
| M3×16mm screws | 4 |
| M3×5×4mm heatset inserts | 4 |
Parts
28| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | D | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D14, D15, D16 |
| 12 | SW_Push | kkk:SK6812MINI-E_fixed | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10, SW11, SW12 |
| 2 | SK6812MINI-E | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D17, D18 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | Connector_PinHeader_1.00mm:PinHeader_1x04_P1.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | kkk:XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 95.4 × 99.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
28 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 MatsDevOfficial/typeing-machine repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Macropad/Macropad.kicad_pcb and its schematic EDA/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 MatsDevOfficial before reusing the design.
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