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2 layers359.6 × 142.1 mmProtomatrix, the printed circuit board in 3D

A Keyboard matrix PCB for prototyping new keyboard ideas.

Size
359.6 × 142.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
141
Nets
90
Pads
530
Tracks, vias
1,878, 10
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
23 Nov 2020
Updated
29 Nov 2020

Overview

Protomatrix is an open-source printed circuit board by SpikedSynapse, from the SpikedSynapse/Protomatrix repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 359.6 × 142.1 mm with 141 parts on 90 nets, routed with 1,878 tracks and 10 vias.

Its parts include 70 diodes and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input and lEDs and displays boards of this library.

README

README.md

Protomatrix

A Keyboard matrix PCB for prototyping new keyboard ideas.

The concept of this project is to create keyboard prototyping PCB. This a very simple matrix that includes diodes only. Each trace ends in a pinout that can be connected to a breadboard. This first version is set up as a FRL/TKL. I wanted enough keys for things to feel complete, and still work on a Pro-Micro. Of Course this is meant to work with any prototyping system, but Pro-Micros are cheap.

As of right now this PCB is untested. I am awaiting prototypes and I will update this when i have tested them.

/ProtomatrixFront.jpg

Parts

141
QtyValueFootprintReferences
701N4148Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD1, D2, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23 +54
58MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1U-NoLEDMX-,1, MX-;1, MX-.1, MX-'1, MX-/1, MX-1, MX-Del1, MX-Down1, MX-E1, MX-Hm1, MX-Ins1, MX-Left1, MX-LSys1, MX-O1, MX-PgDn1, MX-PgUp1 +42
6MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.5U-NoLEDMX-\1, MX-LAlt1, MX-LCtrl1, MX-RAlt1, MX-RCtrl1, MX-Tab1
2MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2.25U-NoLEDMX-Enter1, MX-LShift1
1Conn_01x20_FemaleConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x20_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2U-NoLEDMX-Bksp1
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-7U-ReversedStabilizers-NoLEDMX-Spc1
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2.75U-NoLEDMX-RShift1
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.75U-NoLEDMX-Caps1

Questions

How big is the Protomatrix PCB?

It measures 359.6 × 142.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Protomatrix use?

141 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 Protomatrix KiCad files?

From the SpikedSynapse/Protomatrix repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Protomatrix/Protomatrix.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Protomatrix 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).

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