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2 layers81 × 90.5 mmMacropad kicad, the printed circuit board in 3D

Macropad kicad

mrdarip/macropad

to get the case for the rotated version, you just change the x and y values in the .scad file, and you're good to go!

Size
81 × 90.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
29
Nets
26
Pads
104
Tracks, vias
92, 1
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
5 Feb 2025
Updated
13 Apr 2025

Overview

Macropad kicad is an open-source printed circuit board by mrdarip, from the mrdarip/macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 81 × 90.5 mm with 29 parts on 26 nets, routed with 92 tracks and 1 via.

Its parts include 12 diodes, 12 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.

README

readme.md

bidirectional macropad

This is my submision! it is made to be a macropad, but it can also be used as a numpad, or a gamepad, or a keyboard, or a mouse, or a joystick, or a MIDI controller, or a... you get the idea. It can be rotated to be used in a vertical or horizontal position, so its like a 2-in-1!

to get the case for the rotated version, you just change the x and y values in the .scad file, and you're good to go!

Features

  • cool silkcreen art
  • a rotary encoder with push button
  • An 0.96" OLED screen
  • Cool silkcreen art
  • 11x keys
  • kmk firmware! with layers for different programs!

PCB

Here are pictures of my pcb:

SchematicPCB

Hope it looks pretty to you!

[x] I ran DRC and there are 0 errors

CAD

Designed using OpenSCAD! I like it for allowing me to make fast changes (and a slower development process lol).

It's made to be 3D printed, and as it doesn't need supports nor any post processing, mass produce.

Firmware

I wrote the firmware using kmk, you can see it inside the repo. It's pretty simple, but I'm proud of it!

BOM

  • 1 SEEEDUINO XIAO RP2040
  • 11x switches (I guess any will do), although I like those red ones (I have no idea about keyswitches)
  • 12x 1N4148 diodes
  • 1x SSD1306
  • 1x rotary encoder

IMPORTANT

  • Dont send the 3d printed case
    I'll print it myself so I'll get less customs fees.
  • Don't send the OLED screen
    I have a bunch of them, less customs fees.
  • Don't send the soldering iron
    I have one, less electronics waste, less customs fees.

Parts

29
QtyValueFootprintReferences
12DiodeScottoKeebs_Components:Diode_DO-35D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12
11KeyswitchScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.00uS1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11
3LOGOLOGOG***, G***, G***
1MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAOXIAO_PCB:MOUDLE14P-2.54-21X17.8MMU1
1OLED_128x64ScottoKeebs_Components:OLED_128x64J1
1RotaryEncoder_SwitchRotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mmSW1

Questions

How big is the Macropad kicad PCB?

It measures 81 × 90.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Macropad kicad use?

29 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 KiCad files?

From the mrdarip/macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/macropad_kicad.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/macropad_kicad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Macropad kicad design in my own project?

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

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