2 layers254.1 × 87.2 mm
2 layers159.5 × 110.3 mm
Merope
shoenot/merope68 key split mechanical keyboard
- Size
- 159.5 × 110.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 85
- Nets
- 67
- Pads
- 405
- Tracks, vias
- 456, 8
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 23 Aug 2026
- Updated
- 28 Aug 2026
Overview
Merope is an open-source printed circuit board by shoenot, from the shoenot/merope repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 159.5 × 110.3 mm with 85 parts on 67 nets, routed with 456 tracks and 8 vias.
Its parts include 36 diodes, 34 switches, 3 resistors, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the nRF52 and nRF5x boards of this library.
README
README.mdMerope
68 key split mechanical keyboard
Merope is a split mechanical keyboard design based vaguely off the lily58 and other common split keyboards. This one has what I consider to be a pretty agressive colstag. There are 7 main columns of 4 rows (for basically 60% coverage), plus 2 mod row keys, 3 thumb cluster keys, and an inner key above the thumb cluster. Key layout and pictures TBA after I get my hands on everything (PCB currently being fabbed)
Don't have an ergogen as I did the whole thing in KiCad, but here's how the plate looks:
Parts
85| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | D | ScottoKeebs_Components:Diode_DO-35 | D1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +18 |
| 34 | SW_Push | ScottoKeebs_Scotto:MX_Solder_1.00u_Reversible | SW1, SW2, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, SW21, SW22, SW23 +18 |
| 3 | R_Small_US | Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3 |
| 2 | LED_RGB | LED_SMD:LED_RGB_5050-6 | D36, D37 |
| 1 | 3V3 SIDE A | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | 3V3 SIDE B | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Socket | Connector_JST:JST_XH_S2B-XH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | GND SIDE A | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP3 |
| 1 | GND SIDE B | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP6 |
| 1 | PWR SIDE A | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP2 |
| 1 | PWR SIDE B | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mm | JP5 |
| 1 | SuperMini nRF52840 | PCM_marbastlib-xp-promicroish:SuperMini_nRF52840_AH_USBup | U1 |
The 81 most common of 85 parts.
Questions
How big is the Merope PCB?
It measures 159.5 × 110.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Merope use?
85 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 Merope KiCad files?
From the shoenot/merope repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is merope.kicad_pcb and its schematic merope.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Merope design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask shoenot before reusing the design.
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