

Version0.5
split keyboard
- Size
- 188.1 × 164.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 80
- Nets
- 63
- Pads
- 496
- Tracks, vias
- 680, 52
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 19 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 6 Nov 2026
Overview
Version0.5 is an open-source printed circuit board by NeerajR18, from the NeerajR18/version-split repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 188.1 × 164.8 mm with 80 parts on 63 nets, routed with 680 tracks and 52 vias.
Its parts include 40 switches, 38 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the nRF52 and nRF5x boards of this library.
README
README.mdversion0.5
split keyboard
Parts
80| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 1N4148 | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +22 |
| 38 | SW_Push_45deg | switch:Choc_Hotswap | SW1, SW2, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, SW21, SW22, SW23 +22 |
| 2 | MX_stab | PCM_marbastlib-mx:STAB_MX_2u | S1, S2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | SuperMini nRF52840 | PCM_marbastlib-xp-promicroish:SuperMini_nRF52840_AH_USBup | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Version0.5 PCB?
It measures 188.1 × 164.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Version0.5 use?
80 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 Version0.5 KiCad files?
From the NeerajR18/version-split repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is version0.5.kicad_pcb and its schematic version0.5.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Version0.5 design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask NeerajR18 before reusing the design.
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