

Tomboard
My 34 split keyboard design. This is a learning project, so don't judge :-).
- Size
- 268.4 × 104.1 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 42
- Nets
- 106
- Pads
- 470
- Tracks, vias
- 2,093, 223
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
- Created
- 19 Aug 2022
- Updated
- 19 Aug 2022
Overview
Tomboard is an open-source printed circuit board by simpsot, from the simpsot/tomboard repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 268.4 × 104.1 mm with 42 parts on 106 nets, routed with 2,093 tracks and 223 vias.
It is built around the USBLC6-2SC6. Its parts include 34 switches, 2 ICs and 2 connectors. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdtomboard
My 34 split keyboard design. This is a learning project, so don't judge :-).
Parts
42| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | MX_SK6182 | tommacas:MX_1.00u_PCB_KailhSocket_mini-led | S1, S2, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S17, S18, S19, S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 +18 |
| 2 | KB2040 | kb2040:kb2040 | MCU1, MCU2 |
| 2 | LOGO | LOGO | G***, G*** |
| 2 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U1, U2 |
| 2 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0 | nrfmicro:USB-C_C168688 | J0, J1 |
Questions
How big is the Tomboard PCB?
It measures 268.4 × 104.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Tomboard use?
42 parts, built around the USBLC6-2SC6. 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 Tomboard KiCad files?
From the simpsot/tomboard repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is tomboard.kicad_pcb and its schematic tomboard.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Tomboard design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask simpsot before reusing the design.
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