4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers62 × 82.9 mm
Macropad
say001/macropad- Size
- 62 × 82.9 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 24
- Nets
- 28
- Pads
- 115
- Tracks, vias
- 286, 37
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 1 Aug 2025
- Updated
- 26 Aug 2025
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by say001, from the say001/macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 62 × 82.9 mm with 24 parts on 28 nets, routed with 286 tracks and 37 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 14 diodes, 9 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdmacropad
A 8 key macropad with a rotary ecnoder. Uses KMK firmware.
cad
Has a top cover and the bottom case for the circuit board and pieces.
Made with Fusion.
pcb
Pictures of the schematic and the pcb. (made in kicad)
materials
- 1x Seeed XIAO RP2040
- 8x Through-hole 1N4148 Diodes
- 1x EC11 Rotary encoders
- 8x Blank DSA keycaps
- 8x Cherry MX Switches
- 6x SK6812 MINI-E LEDs
Parts
24| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | D | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14 |
| 8 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW8, SW9 |
| 6 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm_CircularMountingHoles | SW7 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 62 × 82.9 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
24 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 say001/macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/macropad.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/macropad.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 say001 before reusing the design.
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