2 layers62.8 × 70.2 mm Macpad, the printed circuit board in 3D

Macpad

macropad

Size: 62.8 × 70.2 mm
Copper layers: 2
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Parts: 10
Nets: 16
Pads: 72
Tracks, vias: 98, 3
Routed: Yes
KiCad: KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created: 16 Nov 2025
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

Overview

Macpad is an open-source printed circuit board by NipunD58, from the NipunD58/macpad repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 62.8 × 70.2 mm with 10 parts on 16 nets, routed with 98 tracks and 3 vias.

It is built around the SK6812. Its parts include 6 switches, 2 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.

Main components

SK6812
SMD-4P,5.4x5mm-40℃~+85℃ 0.6mA 1.6mm 120° 160mcd~320mcd 1kHz 2000V 280mcd~515mcd 3.7V~5.5V 460nm~470nm 520nm~530nm 620nm~625nm 800Kbit/s 815mcd~1275mcd Built-in power-on reset circuit Semi-transparent lens SMD-4P,5.4x5mm RGB LEDs(Built-in IC) ROHSOPSCO OptoelectronicsRGB LEDs(Built-In IC)

README

README.md

Nipun's Macpad

First time with PCB and CAD, pls don't judge made this for hackclub blueprint <3

Inspiration

I wanted to create a macropad that helps me to be more productive. I created a Macropad using 4 switches, 1 rp2040, and 2 leds.

Challenges

Fusion 360 was very hard to use as a beginner. It took most of my time to make the MacPad

Specifications

BOM:

4x Cherry MX Switches
3x SK6812 MINI Leds
1x XIAO RP2040
4x Blank DSA Keycaps
4x M3x16 Bolt
4x M3 Heatset

Others:

KMK Firmware
Top Case.stl
Bottom Case.stl

Schematic	PCB	Case
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Parts

Qty	Value	Footprint	References
5	SW_Push	Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB	SW1, SW2, SW3, SW6, SW7
2	SK6812	LED_SMD:LED_SK6812_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm	D1, D2
1	Conn_01x04_Pin	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
1	RotaryEncoder_Switch	Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm	SW8
1	XIAO-RP2040-DIP	OPL:XIAO-ESP32C3-DIP	U1

Questions

How big is the Macpad PCB?

It measures 62.8 × 70.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Macpad use?

10 parts, built around the SK6812. 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 Macpad KiCad files?

From the NipunD58/macpad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is macpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/macpad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Macpad design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

Category and platform

Keyboards and input RP2040

Project files

Show this board on your page

A live frame, for any web page

<iframe src="https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/nipund58-macpad-macpad" title="Macpad in PCBKit" width="100%" height="480" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" allow="fullscreen" loading="lazy"></iframe>

A picture

<img src="https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/nipund58-macpad-macpad.jpg" alt="Macpad" width="1200" height="900">

A picture that opens the board, for a README

[![Macpad](https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/nipund58-macpad-macpad.jpg?size=s)](https://pcbkit.io/boards/nipund58-macpad-macpad)

Source

Repository: NipunD58/macpad
Board file: macpad.kicad_pcb
Commit: 371c7f4
Licence: MIT

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