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2 layers270 × 104.2 mmFramework16v1, the printed circuit board in 3D

Ortholinear split keyboard for Framework 16

Size
270 × 104.2 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
84
Nets
63
Pads
559
Tracks, vias
531, 12
Pours
598
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
8 Apr 2025
Updated
8 Apr 2025

Overview

Framework16v1 is an open-source printed circuit board by sommerper, from the sommerper/framework16-keyboard-v1 repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 270 × 104.2 mm with 84 parts on 63 nets, routed with 531 tracks and 12 vias.

Its parts include 40 diodes and 40 switches. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.

README

README.md

Framework 16 Keyboard v1

Keyboard Image

Here's an ortholinear split keyboard that fits in your Framework 16 instead of the default keyboard.

It's using Kaihl Choc switches and the case has an angle of 5 degrees so it will not allow you to close the laptop while using it.

ZMK and QMK

There some settings for zmk and qmk to get you started with the correct pin layout. The ZMK config is based on Urob's config

Any Pro Micro compatible controller should work. The nice!nano v2 is used in the image, and I have also connected an RP2040 without any problems.

3D Print Files

  • Left and Right are for the laptop. They should have a tight fit without having to squeeze them in between the other components.
  • Bottom is for your desk so you can choose to put the pcb on your desk as well. It's possible to fit this on the build plate of a standard Prusa mk3s if you put it diagonally.
  • Top is for travel protection. It fits on top of the Bottom case with the keyboard inside.

Desk print

⚠️ Disclaimer

These PCB files are provided as-is, without any warranty or guarantee of functionality or safety. Use them at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss resulting from the use of these files.

Parts

84
QtyValueFootprintReferences
40PG1350S1, S2, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, S19, S20, S21, S22, S23 +24
40ComboDiodeD1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +24
1ceoloide:mcu_supermini_nrf52840MCU1
1E73:SW_TACT_ALPS_SKQGABE010B1
1JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_02x2.00mm_AngledJST1
1E73:SPDT_C128955T1

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Questions

How big is the Framework16v1 PCB?

It measures 270 × 104.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Framework16v1 use?

84 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 Framework16v1 KiCad files?

From the sommerper/framework16-keyboard-v1 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is kicad/framework16v1/framework16v1.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Framework16v1 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).