4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers41.5 × 62 mm
Macropad
RcodePlay/ryanpadMy macropad with the help from hacklub.com
- Size
- 41.5 × 62 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 8
- Nets
- 16
- Pads
- 65
- Tracks, vias
- 77, 7
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 6 Dec 2025
- Updated
- 6 Dec 2025
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by RcodePlay, from the RcodePlay/ryanpad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 41.5 × 62 mm with 8 parts on 16 nets, routed with 77 tracks and 7 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 5 switches, 2 diodes and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1Parts
8| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SW_Push | Keyboard_Switches:MX-Solderable-1U | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 2 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch_MP | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm_MountingHoles | SW5 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 41.5 × 62 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
8 parts, built around the SK6812MINI-E. 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 RcodePlay/ryanpad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/macropad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/OPL_Kicad_Library-master/OPL_Kicad_Library-master/Grove Vision AI V2 Library/Grove - Vision AI Module V2.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 RcodePlay before reusing the design.
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