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OpenDeck r3.1.2
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262 parts960Apache-2.0
2 layers395 × 135 mm
Version1
NeerajR18/version1version1 is a TKL(TenKeyLess) Mechanical Keyboard with Kalih Hotswappable sockets and Cherry MX Black switches.
- Size
- 395 × 135 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 214
- Nets
- 139
- Pads
- 1,147
- Tracks, vias
- 1,202, 39
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 14 May 2026
- Updated
- 3 Jun 2026
Overview
Version1 is an open-source printed circuit board by NeerajR18, from the NeerajR18/version1 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 395 × 135 mm with 214 parts on 139 nets, routed with 1,202 tracks and 39 vias.
It is built around the PRTR5V0U2X. Its parts include 93 diodes, 10 capacitors, 8 switches, 3 resistors and 2 ICs. It belongs with the STM32 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdversion1
version1 is a TKL(TenKeyLess) Mechanical Keyboard with Kalih Hotswappable sockets and Cherry MX Black switches.
The keyboard features a fully custom made PCB with 87 standard TKL keys and 4 macrokeys. The keyboard is wired, using a USB-C port. version1 uses the STM32F072CBT6 at its core.
The PCB was designed in KiCad and the case was designed in Autodesk Fusion. Fusion was also used to render images of the design. The footprints for the switches have been taken from the marbastlib library - https://github.com/ebastler/marbastlib
Made for Hack Club Fallout. Note: This is still a WIP. Please copy anything at your own risk or do not copy at all.
Why build this?
This keyboard was designed as a deep dive into electronics as a beginner and to learn more about CAD.
I also have never used mechanical keyboards, so I want this to act as my entry point to mechanical keyboards.
Repository Guide
version1/
|── PCB/
| |── version1.kicad_pro
| |── version1.kicad_pcb
| |── version1.kicad_sch
| └── version1_matrix.kicad_sch
|
|── CAD/
| |── version1.f3d
| |── version1-assembly.step
| |── version1.fbx
| |
| |──── version1-base/
| | |── version1-base-left.step
| | |── version1-base-middle.step
| | └── version1-base-right.step
| |
| └──── version1-plate/
| |── version1-plate-left.step
| └── version1-plate-right.step
|
|── Production/
| |── gerbers.zip/
| |Schematic
Overall Schematic
Key matrix
PCB
PCB Front without GND Plane
PCB Front with GND Plane
PCB Back without GND Plane
PCB Back with GND Plane
CAD
The case has been split into two parts on the plate and 3 parts on the base to accomodate 3D printed parts. The plates and base have small pegs and holes for assembly.
Full Assembly
Top View
Side View
Top Plate
Top View
Side View
Base
Top View
Side View
Renders
Top view
Side view
Build Guide
To be updated with pictures after IRL build.
Bill of Materials
Extras
To be added in the future
- Angle adjustment
- Better case
Resources I used for making this
- GrabCAD - https://grabcad.com/ [3D Models]
- marbastlib library - https://github.com/ebastler/marbastlib
- Noah Kiser on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@noahkiser
- Keyboard Layout Editor - https://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/
- ai03 Plate Generator - https://kbplate.ai03.com/
- MECH-TKL on cults3d - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/mechanical-keyboard-mech-tkl
- KiCad - https://www.kicad.org
- Keyboard Atelier discord server
- Autodesk Fusion - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal
- Modern Hobbyist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u13yRbBiRYM
- iNimbleSloth on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bjp_LteX_Y
- Joe Scotto on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7SF2TPVV6o
- Hack Club and Fallout for funding - https://hackclub.com/ - https://fallout.hackclub.com/
Parts
214| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | D | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24 +76 |
| 81 | MX_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_CPG151101S11_1u | MX1, MX2, MX10, MX11, MX12, MX13, MX14, MX15, MX16, MX17, MX18, MX19, MX20, MX21, MX22, MX23 +65 |
| 7 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C10 |
| 7 | MX_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_CPG151101S11_1.25u | MX77, MX78, MX79, MX81, MX82, MX83, MX84 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_2mm | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 2 | 1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C3 |
| 2 | 5k1 | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2 |
| 2 | MX_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_CPG151101S11_1.5u | MX34, MX47 |
| 2 | MX_stab | PCM_marbastlib-mx:STAB_MX_2.25u | S2, S3 |
| 2 | SW_SPST | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TS-1088-xR020 | SW1, SW2 |
| 1 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C9 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | MX_SW_HS | PCM_marbastlib-mx:SW_MX_HS_CPG151101S11_1.75u | MX51 |
| 1 | MX_stab | PCM_marbastlib-mx:STAB_MX_2.75u | S4 |
| 1 | MX_stab | PCM_marbastlib-mx:STAB_MX_2u | S5 |
| 1 | MX_stab | PCM_marbastlib-mx:STAB_MX_6.25u | S1 |
| 1 | PRTR5V0U2X | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-143 | D1 |
| 1 | Polyfuse | Fuse:Fuse_1206_3216Metric | F1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW3 |
| 1 | STM32F072CBTx | Package_QFP:LQFP-48_7x7mm_P0.5mm | U1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 | J1 |
| 1 | XC6206PxxxMR | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-3 | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Version1 PCB?
It measures 395 × 135 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Version1 use?
214 parts, built around the PRTR5V0U2X. 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 Version1 KiCad files?
From the NeerajR18/version1 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/version1.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/version1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Version1 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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