2 layers43.9 × 27.7 mm
2 layers100 × 66.7 mm
Macropad
Mitansh05/MacropadThis is my open source 9-key macropad, this project is mainly built around the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040, but I have also provided some files that will help you if you want to use the Micro Pico.
- Size
- 100 × 66.7 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 19
- Nets
- 23
- Pads
- 91
- Tracks, vias
- 78, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 7 Aug 2026
- Updated
- 30 Oct 2026
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by Mitansh05, from the Mitansh05/Macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 100 × 66.7 mm with 19 parts on 23 nets, routed with 78 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 9 diodes, 9 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
README
README.mdMy Macropad
This is my open source 9-key macropad, this project is mainly built around the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040, but I have also provided some files that will help you if you want to use the Micro Pico.
Author
PCB
Try it yourself
Schematic / PCB imgs
Alt approch to the PCB:
Getting Started - Firmware / setup
- Step 1: Install CircuitPython.
- Step 2: Hold down the physical
BOOT/BOOTSELbutton on your Seeed XIAO board. - Step 3: Drag and drop all of the files inside
Firmwarefolder (kmk,boot.py,code.py,keymap.py) into the CIRCUITPY inside the XIAO. - Step 4: Safely eject the drive from your decvice, physically unplug the USB cable from the XIAO for ~3sec and then plug it back in to make sure the macros are initialized.
Active Layout Blueprint
This is the 9 key layout that is pre-loaded on the macropad.
| Left Column | Center Column | Right Column |
|---|---|---|
📑 CopyPin D0 | 📋 PastePin D1 | 📊 CalculatorPin D2 |
🎵 Play / PausePin D3 | ⏮️ Prev TrackPin D4 | 🔇 Panic MutePin D5 |
🛠️ Task ManagerPin D6 | ✂️ Snipping ToolPin D7 | 🔒 Lock ScreenPin D8 |
Resources Used
Additional info
- Docunmentation can be found on HackClub
Parts
19| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ~ | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.00u | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9 |
| 9 | ~ | ScottoKeebs_Components:Diode_DO-35 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9 |
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | ScottoKeebs_MCU:Seeed_XIAO_RP2040 | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 100 × 66.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
19 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 KiCad files?
From the Mitansh05/Macropad 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 Mitansh05 before reusing the design.
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